Are you a young poet looking to move to the next step in your career? Want to start hosting or facilitating, but don't know how? We got you.

The Take Over is looking for ambitious young poets 16-26 to join our summer development programme. Through weekly workshops from July to September, you will design and host your own unique live poetry event at The White House, Dagenham, developing key skills and contacts every modern poet needs. The Take Over is free and open to young poets at all levels of experience.

To find out more or to sign up, contact thesofaslam@outlook.com