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John Cooper Clarke is ready, so why aren't I?
So it’s ‘National Poetry Day’, no, no, it’s bigger than that it’s ‘WORLD Poetry Day’!
Mat Lloyd
Mar 212 min read
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Limited Edition Prints for sale this weekend!
Saturday, March 15th at the UKs oldest indoor skate park The Pioneer from 4pm - ‘MAKERS MEET’ SKATE JAM AND CRAFT FAIR
Mat Lloyd
Mar 141 min read
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Kim Gordon & the humble paperback
I often wonder whether books will be the last surviving physical media.
Mat Lloyd
Feb 92 min read
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Rick Ruben, Steven Pressfield and a Struggling CreativeÂ
Like many creatives before me, I’d been struggling with the ‘creative act’.
Mat Lloyd
Jan 243 min read
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In Support of Rise Up Against Domestic Abuse
Mothers’ Union has collaborated with DALEDIVA, to arrange and sing, a 3-part vocal arrangement of ‘I am not nothing’
Mat Lloyd
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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To Be a Poet by Florbela Espanca
Lisbon in Portugal is covered in street art and this piece nestled amongst the graffiti is a poem by legendary poet Florbela Espanca.
Mat Lloyd
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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Free Poetry Slaaaps!
If you missed out on my first batch of Poetry Slaps, here’s your chance to get your hands on some of my ‘Poetry Slaaaps’ for free.
Mat Lloyd
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Poets De Passagem in Lisbon
Whilst in Lisbon Portugal last week I went to check out the inspiring POETAS DE PASSAGEM - POETS PASSING BY exhibition in Picoas...
Mat Lloyd
May 26, 20241 min read
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Amplify Gaza fundraiser 10th March
This weekend Pioneer Skate Park is hosting an amazing event helping to raise awareness and funds for Amplify Gaza’s Community Resilience...
Mat Lloyd
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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Albert's Favourites releases 'Lost In Abstraction Remixes'
Earlier this year I was part of an amazing collaboration for the upcoming remix album for harpist Amanda Whiting. My poetry & vocals...
Mat Lloyd
Nov 18, 20231 min read
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Testing new material...
This is my poetry face, well at least the one i was making last Sunday. I was trying out some new material and if you can't tell, I was...
Mat Lloyd
Nov 7, 20231 min read
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"Where Would You Be" on BBC Introducing
Feeling pretty blessed, having heard the tracks first play on BBC 6 Music thanks to Cerys Matthews last Sunday, a week later it was...
Mat Lloyd
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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"Where Would We Be" on BBC 6 Music
Bit of a surreal moment on Sunday hearing my poetry on Cerys Matthews BBC 6 Music show. Can't thank Chris Cracknell enough for getting...
Mat Lloyd
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Feature on new Amanda Whiting track!
Really honoured to be featured alongside Peach. on DJ Chris Cracknell's remix of the superb tune ‘Where Would We Be’ from Amanda...
Mat Lloyd
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Clown Skateboards Happening #2 Beers, Boards and Poetry
I always feel very lucky when I get to mix poetry and skateboarding but when I also get to support one of the UK's most legendary skate...
Mat Lloyd
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Learning from Mistakes - Benevolent Business Podcast
At the end of last summer I performed alongside Lemn Sissay as part of YPoets & Clown Skateboards day of skate, art and poetry back in...
Mat Lloyd
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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A Land For Everyone Premier - 14th October
Stoked to be performing and hosting a panel talk on the 14th of October at Redbull Studios London. The night will see a special...
Mat Lloyd
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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A day of free skate, art & poetry 30th July - Bromley!
Really stoked to be performing at YPoets & Clown Skateboards day of skate, art and poetry on the 30th July at Church House Gardens in...
Mat Lloyd
Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Open All hours Premiere Friday 18th Feb!
Finally the premiere of Rohum Dilley's new film 'Open All Hours' is finally upon us! This Friday at the mighty House of VANS London...
Mat Lloyd
Feb 16, 20221 min read
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Open All hours Official Trailer
'Open All Hours' is an in-depth look at the significant role skateboard shops play within skateboarding culture. With many shops under...
Mat Lloyd
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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