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International Welsh Poetry Competition

Closing date: Sun 29 Jun 2025

The 19th International Welsh Poetry Competition is now open and accepting entries from poets across the world.

Each poem must be no more than 50 lines in length (not including title or line breaks).

There are three cash prizes of £100 (3rd), £250 (2nd), and £500 (1st). The prizewinners, plus 17 runners-up and specially commended, will be featured in a future anthology.

Judge: Mike Jenkins

Find out more about International Welsh Poetry Competition
Entry fee: £6 per poem
Adults