Aspects 2026: The 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and Launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journ

Join Paul Daniel Rafferty andAmy Louise Wyatt for the 13th Bangor Poetry Competition and launch of Issue 24 of The Bangor Literary Journal.As part of the Southbank Centres A Poet in Every Port Project, this years winners will be included in a focus feature on The Bangor Literary Journals website.The themes for 2026 are: Root | Essence | Journey.

Full details are available atbangorliteraryjournal.com [http://bangorliteraryjournal.com]Ten shortlisted poems will be selected and will be available to read on the online gallery and open to public vote.

The ten shortlisted poets will read their poems at the Aspects Festival event.Poetry Competition deadline: Sunday 6 September 2026.