Applications are open for a poet to lead activities and create original work as part of the 2026 T100 Festival, Seeing Thurrock Differently: A Journey Home. The festival will celebrate Thurrock’s landscapes, stories and communities, inviting people to reflect on belonging and what it means to call a place home.

We are looking for poets who are:

• Experienced in community engagement and workshop facilitation
• Passionate about the creative potential of the natural world and able to inspire others
• Comfortable working outdoors and at live events, engaging with a wide range of participants
• Excited to bring their own creative perspective and unique voice to the festival.
  
  

Apply by midday on Thursday 8 January 2026.