We sent interview forms out to our artists, and we’ll be sharing their stories here on the blog. Next up:
The Antipoet by Scott Tyrrell
Your Name
Paul Eccentric
Name of Act
The Antipoet
Website
https://www.theantipoet.co.uk/
Twitter handle
Instagram handle
Video
Audio
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/AntipoetThe/
How did you get into poetry/ spoken word?
In 1991 I supported John Hegley whilst singing with my band and decided that was what I wanted to do.
Who are your influences/ idols?
John Hegley and Ian Dury
What’s the one thing you’d like people to know about your work?
We play for food
What advice would you give to someone starting out in spoken word/ performance poetry?
Don’t give up your day job
Who are you looking forward to seeing/ what are you looking forward to doing at the Festival?
John Hegley and The Cure
Have you been to Glastonbury Festival before?
Yes
What’s your stand-out memory of the Festival?
Medical Tent 20 mins before being due on stage
What’s the one thing you simply must bring with you to the Festival?
Rum
What advice would you give someone visiting the Festival for the first time?
Bring loo paper
Have you performed at Glastonbury Poetry&Words before?
Yes
What’s your standout memory of performing at the Glastonbury Poetry&Words stage?
Holding the record for the highest number of entries in the accident book
What advice would you give someone performing here for the first time?
Play the cafes and the bars as well as the slots you’re paid for. Great way to sell books and they pay in food and rum!
What words would you use to describe your work/ your act?
random words in a random order
What do you like best about doing whatever you call whatever it is that you do on stages?
The horror on people’s faces
Anything else you’d like to tell us?
We’re Artists, we’re of a sensitive disposition
You can see Paul Eccentric/ The Antipoet at 11:30-12:00 every day at the Glastonbury Poetry&Words stage. Read our previous article about them here.
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