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Writing Squad x Contains Strong Language
The 10th anniversary of the UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival, Contains Strong Language, comes to Salford on the 24th to 27th September 2026.
This year, Squad writers are involved with three events on the programme: Future Focus, a discussion about the future of the UK poetry scene, and a live recording of Gregory’s podcast, the Poems We Made Along the Way. Jay Mitra, as a festival poet, will also be performing at the CSL Poetry Gala (Part 2).
There’s a wealth of other workshops and performances taking place; check out the full lineup here.