22/09/2025
I've spent a brilliant few days attending a number of free events at BBC Contains Strong Language - a festival of poetry and spoken word, right on my doorstep in Bradford!
So many amazing performers sharing their moving stories.
Nabeela Ahmed, a writer, multilingual poet and spoken word artist from Bradford, seamlessly uses different languages in her work, explaining that often there isn't a direct translation to describe a feeling.
It can be difficult to find the right words to describe our experiences. While we may not have access to multiple languages like Nabeela, we can still use creativity to express how we feel.
Thank you to all the artists and performers involved in this event. Bradford you really are a City of Culture.