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Literature, Poetry & Spoken Word

STATUS FLO

with BIG SCOOP
Mon 13 Oct 2025, 20:00
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Fresh local talent and special guests from across the UK are invited to pick up the mic, in an uplifting night of spoken word where poetry has power

This October, BIG SCOOP, viral spoken word artist known for legendary rap battles and joining Diversity on a Uk tour, will join the winner of the BARCO Bash Slam as we celebrate Black History Month.

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Meet your host AFLO. the poet

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

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BIG SCOOP

Scoop otherwise known as Big Scoop is a spoken word poet and former battle rapper known his unique word play and hard-hitting punchlines. He’s a seasoned vet and has performed on platforms such as Sky and BT sport. He also recently completed a 94-show tour as a narrator for former Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity