The Forward Book of Poetry continues to shape the conversation around contemporary poetry and on 9 October Forward Arts Foundation launched The Forward Book of Poetry 2025 at the Southbank Centre. The book includes poems shortlisted in each of their four awarding categories; Best Collection, Best First Collection, Best Single Poem Written and Best Single Poem Performed, along with the work of 50 poets commended by this year’s judging panel.
Jerwood Foundation’s support has been recognised in the naming of one of the four categories; Jerwood Prize for Best Single Poem-Performed, a category that celebrates the vitality of the spoken word scene, showcases new talent and strives to bridge the divide between page and stage. Links to the five artists shortlisted in this category can be viewed by visiting Forward Arts Foundation.