Teaming up with Poetry Ireland, Festival in a Van took to the road in summer 2021 for WORDS MOVE - a 10 county tour featuring new work by local poets, musicians and spoken word artist

Words Move was a project which took place during Covid to bring live performance to those unable to experience it. Ten Counties, Ten Poets, plus Singer Songwriters all coming together to remind us just how much words can truly move. It toured to community centres, care homes, direct provision centres and public spaces, all socially distanced and free of charge.

Performers featured Farah Elle, The Poet Geoff, Rob Furey, Samuel Yakura, Kayssie K and Susan O’Neill

Supported by Creative Ireland, Poetry Ireland, an Arts Council Ireland Touring Award, and ten local councils

Visiting:

13th July Dublin City with Poetry Ireland

17th July Laois with the Dunamaise Arts Centre

24th July Dublin Fingal with the Draíocht Arts Centre

1st August Monaghan with Monaghan County Council Arts Office and Library

14th August Wicklow with the Mermaid Arts Centre

17th August Waterford with the Garter Lane Arts Centre

20th August Limerick with Limerick City and County Council Arts Office

21st August Kerry with Kerry County Council Arts Office

10th September Westmeath with Westmeath County Council Arts Office

10th October Kilkenny with Kilkenny County Council