Words First Showcase

The Squad’s Charlotte Cropper features in this Words First Talent Showcase in which Contains Strong Language and BBC Upload present celebrate the most talented emerging poets and spoken word artists from across the UK.

Presented as part of Bradford 2025 City of Culture, the show will also introduce Rechella Ketedzi, Imogen Grover, Rayhanah Rowe, Tariq Brown, Jenny Pilkington, Rhian Jade and Prav Jandu.