Pop Culture Poetics

Pop Culture Poetics is a six-week workshop for writers, creators, and curious minds who want to explore how pop culture can serve as a powerful muse for poetic expression. Sessions start March 1, 2026 and will be held Sundays from 5-7pm GMT (dates and times listed below).

£40 per person

Each week, we’ll unpack how the media we consume—TV shows, pop music, celebrity drama, and viral moments —shapes our understanding of identity, authenticity, and art. 

From The Kardashians to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Instagram poetry, we will explore how culture is created and discuss poetry each week that utilises pop culture as a vehicle to examine race, class, gender, and sexuality. Prompts will be given each week to inspire participants to write poetry inspired by television, music, internet culture, and more. 

We’ll imagine the future of poetry through the lens of economic uncertainty, digital overload, and a search for authenticity in an age of constant performance, gaining a deeper understanding of pop culture as both mirror and muse.  

Whether you're new to poetry or a seasoned writer looking to reignite your craft, Pop Culture Poetics invites you to bring your obsessions, your playlists, your timelines—and turn them into verse.

Numbers are limited to allow for a constructive learning environment. Payment reserves your spot. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email from me with more information before our first meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at alanna@seasidebooksni.com.

Blick Studios Address:

65 Great Northern St, Belfast BT9 7FL

Workshop Dates and Times:

March 1 

March 8

March 15 

March 22

March 29 

April 12