The Poetry of Grime Workshop
Inspired by Ghetts, acclaimed poets Belinda Zhawi and Yomi Ṣode take aspiring writers and performers for a deep dive into the poetry of grime.
Inspired by Ghetts and other artists, acclaimed poets Belinda Zhawi and Yomi Ṣode take you for a deep dive into the poetry of grime. Focusing on lyrics and words in grime, this interactive workshop explores the techniques that allow artists to express the raw emotion of the genre, find validation for their voice and lived experience, and unlock skills needed for flawless delivery and powerful storytelling.
This workshop is particularly aimed at emerging grime artists or those wishing to develop their poetic writing in line with prior knowledge of, and passion for, this genre. Participants are invited to bring (and possibly share) examples of their own existing work, as well as undertake writing tasks during the workshop to experiment with different approaches, be inspired and spark creative ideas to follow up at home.
Feel free to bring notepads and pens, or electronic devices to capture your ideas and writing during the session (pens and paper are also provided). This workshop focuses on the words and lyrics in grime; it is not a music workshop.
Need to know
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.