In association with BBC 1Xtra, BBC Contains Strong Language presents the Words First Reading, celebrating the most talented poets and spoken word artists aged 18-30 from across the UK. Voices past and present will appear as special guests at the reading including 2022’s scheme finalists, hosted by Bohdan Piasecki. 

Discover what else is on at Contains Strong Language this year: bbc.co.uk/containsstronglanguage

This event is part of a special programme of commissions by PoliNations.