WELCOME!

Rhythm & Muse is a dynamic poetry and music event held on the last Thursday of the month at the Ram Jam Club in Kingston. Launched in 2007 by Alison Hill and co-hosted by Nick Poole, Rhythm & Muse offers:

• a space for new and established poets and performers
• the opportunity to share your poetry and music at the open mic
• a friendly, welcoming venue and an appreciative audience
• links with emerging poets from Kingston Writing School

Come and enjoy the R&M experience!
 

R&M ANTHOLOGY

We're celebrating our FIFTH anniversary in July with the launch of an anthology of poetry and lyrics - all those who read at the open mic can submit poems - email Alison Hill for more details.

R&M FESTIVAL

News of this year's festival coming soon.

FESTIVAL 2011

Rhythm & Muse works in partnership with Kingston Writing School and ran its first joint Festival in October 2011.
The two-day event proved a successful showcase for emerging poets and musicians and a stage for more established names - many thanks to all involved. More joint events are planned.

Kingston Writing School (KWS) is home to courses in Creative Writing, English Language and Communication, English Literature, Journalism, Media and Publishing.

KWS provides an open, vibrant community of outstanding writers, journalists, and publishing experts engaged with talented students and an exciting range of academics, writers in residence and guests.

More details at www.kingstonwritingschool.com

Email Alison if you would like to be considered as a guest poet or musician at forthcoming events, or would like to sign up for the regular open mic (five minute slots).

 New voices  always welcome.

See our poets and musicians galleries for full details of who has appeared at Rhythm & Muse since we launched in 2007.
 

A truly great night – one to remember! I really enjoyed it all – music, atmosphere, ambiance, variety, readers, audience, hosting... Here's to another year, and many more, of Rhythm & Muse happenings!

Susan Utting, July 2007