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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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"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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The Skateboarders Companion Interview
Wow really stoked to have recently been interviewed by fellow skateboarder and poet Tony Wood for 'The Skateboarders Companion'. We talk...
Mat Lloyd
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Held one in my hand...and it finally felt real
It was a strange few days of limbo last week between the official release date of 'What You Missed' (31/03) to when the book finally...
Mat Lloyd
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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Skateboarder And... podcast with Ricky Roberts III
The latest episode of the ’Skateboarder And…’ podcast is with skateboarder, youth advocate, founder of ‘You Are Valued’ and author of...
Mat Lloyd
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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Review: ‘Procrastiskate’ by Tony Wood
‘Procrastiskate’ is a collection of poetry by skateboarder, and poet, Tony Wood.
Mat Lloyd
Oct 23, 20202 min read
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'FIRST DRAFTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS' coming 4th of September!
Very happy to announce ‘FIRST DRAFTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS’ a short zine of my work is being released on the 4th of September!
Mat Lloyd
Aug 26, 20201 min read
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Helping raise money for Papyrus UK
Stoked to have a piece in @saraprinslooart amazing ‘Its Okay Zine’ that’s raising money for suicide prevention charity Papyrus UK
Mat Lloyd
Jul 4, 20201 min read
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George Floyd we stand with you!
George Floyd we stand with you!
Mat Lloyd
Jun 1, 20201 min read
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Skateboarder And... podcast with Tony Wood
The latest episode of the 'Skateboarder And...' podcast is with skateboarder, founder of the ‘Family of UK Skateboarders’ and Poet Tony Wood
Mat Lloyd
May 31, 20201 min read
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The Importance of Being Average - Flopping Online May 14th
In these strange times we can all feel a bit isolated and in need of a smile or two!
Mat Lloyd
May 12, 20201 min read
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It really is, good to talk...
I visited the VANS Europe HQ back in early 2017. I’d been asked to write a spoken word piece on the history of A tribe Called Quest
Mat Lloyd
May 7, 20202 min read
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Virtual Pioneer Jam Jam wrap up video
Great video wrap up from last Saturdays Pio Jam Jam Live stream!! "The first online Pioneer Jam Jam (Open Mic) - Featuring Bjorn Felle,...
Mat Lloyd
Apr 14, 20201 min read
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Featured artist - Trouble Trouble Tongues 11 tonight!
I'll be the featured artist tonight on the very awesome Trouble Tongues hosted by Sonny Green from 7pm!
Mat Lloyd
Apr 5, 20201 min read
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RIP Jeff Grosso 1968 - 2020
Skateboarding needs more Jeff Grosso's, but it's going to be a while (if ever) before anyone else comes close.
Mat Lloyd
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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Skateboarder And... podcast with Darran 'Grim' Ward
The latest episode of the 'Skateboarder And...' podcast has dropped and I got to sit down with Darran 'Grim' Ward.
Mat Lloyd
Mar 22, 20201 min read
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Lockdown free poem give away
In these uncertain times I want to spread a little love and positivity.
Mat Lloyd
Mar 20, 20201 min read
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Performing at Stretched Lips Fourrrrr in Margate
Really excited to be performing at Stretched Lips Fourrrrr in Margate this Sunday!
Mat Lloyd
Feb 26, 20201 min read
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Short Poems: Mixtape now available
"Short Poems is the latest collection from British spoken word artist, poet, skateboarder and podcaster Mat Lloyd.
Mat Lloyd
Jan 3, 20201 min read
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