Stormzy announces free #Merky Books Literature Festival featuring Wretch 32, John Agard and more
Stormzy has announced a free #Merky Books Literature Festival for April, which will feature appearances from Wretch 32, John Agard and more.
The two-day event, sponsored by Netflix, will be a free festival hosted at London's Roundhouse as part of In The Round Festival, and will feature a variety of workshops, masterclasses and live performances.
There'll be a panel discussion with Wretch 32 and John Agard, an opening party hosted by Sounds by No Signal, and an interview with Noughts and Crosses author Malorie Blackman.
We are so excited to announce the #Merky Books Literature Festival as part of @RoundhouseLDN In the Round Festival.
— #Merky Books (@MerkyBooks) February 27, 2023
A celebration of creativity, culture and arts, claim your free ticket here: https://t.co/T0D8fLUcVL pic.twitter.com/HeIM2iGLFM
Stormzy says, "I’m so proud that we’re able to offer a free festival to inspire young creatives. This is going to be our biggest event yet for #Merky Books."
Wretch 32 adds, "I’m excited to join such an inspirational line-up from #Merky Books and Netflix. It’s so important to encourage and support young people across the full range of creative industries."
The #Merky Books Literature Festival takes place at London's Roundhouse on 22 and 23 April. Visit roundhouse.org.uk to get a free ticket and for more information.
- Tunng get nostalgic on new single, "Everything Else"
- Kendrick Lamar and SZA to join forces on 2025 North America tour
- Bonnie "Prince" Billy shares new single, "London May"
- girlpuppy signs with Captured Tracks and releases new single, "Champ"
- jasmine.4.t unveils album title track, "You Are The Morning"
- Anna B Savage shares new single, "Lighthouse"
- Taylor Swift street sign auction raises over $200,000 for food bank
Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday
