Talent-spotted young performance poets from across the North compete to convince our panel of distinguished judges (poets and promoters Helen Clare, Baba Israel, Segun Lee-French and Gerry Potter) that they have what it takes to make it on the live poetry circuit. There will be a cash prize, and winners will receive some follow-up mentoring from one of the judges and the opportunity to take part in a performance poetry event at the 2012 Manchester Literature Festival! Come along for the entertainment and some top tips on how to improve your stage presence.