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JIM BENNETT"THE BEST PERFORMANCE POET IN LIVERPOOL"- Liverpool Daily Post

LARKHILL

by Jim Bennett "...a writer who observes closely, and translates what he sees and feels into responses that engage, amuse and extend our perceptions. Pithy, wry, witty and wise, this is poetry that embraces our world in all its

paradoxical potential " - Martyn Halsall, Poetry Editor, Third

Way "A stunning collection" - Western

Poetry Magazine "This is a collection which shows all his strengths. Perhaps the greatest of which is his ability to see the unique and wonderful in the mundane and ordinary." - Thomas Graham-

Land editor Alsatia Review

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THE MAN WHO TRIED TO

HUG CLOUDS by Jim Bennett

"a stunning achievement..." citn "..true to his vision and honest and direct in the way he presents it" John Couth "a glorious reappraisal of a poet at the height of his powers" mam WINNER - POETRY HOUSE 2000 POETRY COLLECTION OF THE YEAR 2004

The Man Who Tried to Hug Clouds

JIM BENNETT

Jim was born and still lives near Liverpool in England. He grew up in Liverpool during the years of the Liverpool Sound and the Liverpool Poets and it is from this tradition that he developed his own unique style and voice. He is the author of 64 books including books of poetry, books for children, and technical training manuals. In addition his CD "Down in Liverpool" a selection of poetry and music has brought Jim to the notice of a much wider audience. In a career spanning 35 years Jim has won many accolades for his performances and writing. Including; Silver Stake for Performance Poetry (Manchester Slam 2001) Fante Prize for Literature (New Mexico 2000) Poetry Super Highway Poet of the Year 2000. Sefton Literary Competition prize winner. San Francisco Beat Poetry Festival Competition, 1st prize and Judges Choice - October 2002. His poetry has been widely published in magazines and anthologies and he regularly performs at poetry events and festivals in the UK and USA and he has been twice nominated for a Pushcart Award for his published work in the USA. Jim runs courses in Creative Writing for the University of Liverpool, Edge Hill University College and the Workers Education Association. In September 2002 Jim was selected to represent Liverpool at the Bristol City of Culture Slam. October 2003 opened 'The National Year for Disability in Sport' for the BBC

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DOWN IN LIVERPOOL

CD of Poetry and songs by Jim Bennett

Jim Bennett read some of his best work on this fine studio album from Long Neck Media. With a selection of songs and poetry covering thirty years of an amazing creative output. This is the definitive Jim Bennett collection. "...an authentic voice bringing the

sound of beat to Liverpool" -Trax.

The original is no longer available but you can obtain a copy from Poetry Kit write to

[email protected] for details

DADAFEST AWARDS 2003

At the first DaDaFest Awards Ceremony

ONLINE CHAPBOOKS BY JIM BENNETT THE GREEN MAN OF BIDSTON MOSS (2004)

ELVIS IN LIVERPOOL (2004)

MADE IN LIVERPOOL (2006) NEVER A CROSSWORD (2007)

OTHER THAN (2007) 56; A LIFE IN PIECES (2008) A TRIP DOWN JIMGLING LANE (2009) MUSEUM OF FOUND THINGS (2010)

DaDaFest Awards 2003 - see block on left. Jim forced to cut back on teaching and personal appearances after a series of vehicle collisions left him unable to travel. 2004 In January 2004 Jim became the Managing Editor of Poetry Kit (poetrykit.org) the extensive on-line poetry resource website. July 2004 - Performs at two book launch events 'Remember the Kop' and 'Everton Eighties' for Merseyside Museums to tremendous acclaim. His poem "Liverpool Is" selected to be put on permanent display at Liverpool FC Museum. In November 2004 Jim Bennett was asked to read his poetry for the Royal visit of HRH The Prince Edward to NWDAF Headquarters, Liverpool. READING FOR A ROYAL VISIT - Nov 2004

Susan Hedges - Jim Bennett - HRH Prince Edward

(photo Leila Romaya) In December 2004 Jim won the DaDaFest Individual Performer Award for the second year in succession. 2005 - An interview with Jim and a poem appeared in the UK national Newspaper, The Independent, in April 2005.

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in December 2003 Jim won two prestigious awards. The first as Best Established Artist and the second as Best Individual Performer.

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DADAFEST AWARDS 2004

December 2004 Jim wins the prestigious award as Best Individual Performer at the Dadafest awards 2004.

RADIO 2 - AUGUST 2005

An interview and phone in - questions about poetry and written and spoken language.

In the same month Jim gave a series of open air readings culminating with a reading in Hope Street, Liverpool in memory of the victims of Hillsborough. September 2005 - A poem for Birkenhead, Jim appointed Birkenhead's Poet in Residence to help create a Poem for Birkenhead. Sponsor five arts cities working with WEA.

October 2005 - Jim Bennett and Paul O'Grady - Launch of A Poem for Birkenhead September 2005 - Jim honoured with the post of Poet in residence for Liverpool's Historic Waterfront and as visiting poet for New York's (US) Waterfront. A two year project to explore the bonds between the two cities. December 2005 - Two of Jim's poems nominated for US top poetry Pushcart Awards. January 2006 - Jim voted Poet of the Year 2005 by the readers of Western Literary Magazine, NY December 2006 - Jim Receives two further nominations for US top poetry Pushcart Awards. March 2007 - Jim wins award at European Champions Slam, in Brussels. October 2009 - Jim Reads at PK Poets meeting in Liverpool. November 2009 - Jim enters poetry competitions for the first time in ten years and

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wins Bidiford Poetry Competition, and 360 Poetry Competition (New York) December 2009 - Jim's new collection of Poetry "LARKHILL" published by Searle Publishing. Jim appears as a guest at Bank America in an event for National Adoption Week. February 2010 - "LARKHILL" nominated for the Ted Hughes Poetry Award March 2010 - Jim is Featured Poet at Poetry Superhighway.

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