STATUS FLO: International Women's Month

Award-winning Brighton-based spoken word artist, AFLO. the poet, presents an uplifting night of spoken word featuring fresh local talent and special guests from across the UK.

AFLO. the poet is an activist and academic who embraces creative expression to disrupt the status quo and inspire social change, using poetry as a vehicle to address hard-hitting topics, particularly racism and mental health, primarily speaking from her lived experiences. Previously an in-house artist for Brighton Dome, she is a significant force directing change in Brighton's creative scenes and continues to sow seeds across the country

Kate Ireland is a Glaswegian spoken-word artist whose work spans poetry, music and theatre. She has performed headline shows across the UK and supported artists including Antony Szmierek, Joshua Idahen and Jacob Alon on their UK tours. Her debut poetry collection, Adaptive Strategies for a Sensitive System, is published by Burning Eye Books, and her debut album, Self Regulating Behaviours, was released in 2024, blending electronic music with spoken word. Her acclaimed one-woman show, Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies), premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 before transferring to the Roundhouse and HOME Manchester in 2026.