As part of the Poetry Business’s 25th anniversary celebrations, we are delighted to showcase readings from The North magazine. As well as features, reviews and interviews, The North has always promoted the best and most lively poets – including Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy and Ian McMillan, alongside both first-time and international poets such as Eavan Boland, Sharon Olds and Paul Violi. Editors Ann and Peter Sansom are joined by acclaimed poets Geoff Hattersley and Allison McVety.