STATUS FLO Spoken Word Artist Development Lab

We are looking for up to 6 local spoken word artists to take part in our Artist Development Lab programme, which will:

• Be located at Brighton Dome
• Be led by STATUS FLO host & co-programmer AFLO. the poet
• Involve 5 workshops designed to support you to develop your practice and performance skills
• Include one industry sharing opportunity designed to connect you with local organisations who support spoken word artists
• Include tickets to 2 shows at Brighton Dome: STATUS FLO featuring Kareem Parkins-Brown + Gray Taylor, and Once Upon A Time In Sokoto (written by Inua Ellams).
• Take place in October & November 2026 (full schedule in Job Description)

We are pleased to offer this artist development opportunity for free to artists thanks to Brighton Dome subsidy. We will provide refreshments and snacks for workshops. A discretionary travel fund is also available for those who require additional support. 

To express your interest in taking part in the Artist Development Lab, please email [javascript protected email address] with the following information:

• Your Name
• Where you are based / confirmation of BN postcode
• Answers to the questions outlined in the Job Description
• Details of any access requirements or support you would need in order to participate, and that are relevant to our communication with you
• Any further questions you may have

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 20th September 2026

We will review Expressions of Interest once the deadline has closed, and all applicants will receive a response before end of day, Friday 25 September