The East Kent Local Arts Authority Partnership (EKLAAP), is pleased to announce the launch of East Kent Live Lit, a live literature network for writers, artists, producers, promoters and venues in East Kent. 

Formed in 2004 to support the growth of contemporary arts in East Kent, EKLAAP is also looking to access the benefits and added value that joint working creates.  East Kent Live Lit aims to facilitate networking for local artists, provide opportunities for professional development and training, and work toward encouraging and creating bold new work. 

The first network meeting was held in Canterbury in August 2008 and further local meetings will be held in Ashford, Shepway and Thanet in September and October, with a view to producing an evening celebrating live literature in East Kent this autumn. 

Chris Dixon, Arts Project Coordinator at Ashford Borough Council, said:  "Ashford has a lot of talented poets, spoken word artists and writers, as well as some very interesting venues and spaces to host live literature events. 

“I hope that this network will help artists and audiences alike to be able to attend regular Live Literature nights and festivals.”

For more information, or to contact coordinator Peggy Riley, please visit the new website:  http://www.livelit.co.uk/ 

Media Release 0227/08

04/09/2008