We are back! The festival will take place from Friday, 31st January to Sunday, 2nd February 2025. Now in its ninth year, we are ready to keep growing and bringing outstanding events to Wolverhampton.

We are delighted to announce the open call for proposals. Local and national speakers and performers are invited to submit their proposals for author talks, panel discussions, workshops, poetry performances, and interactive sessions to be delivered at the festival.

At Wolverhampton Literature Festival, we are always looking to champion the creative voices of Wolverhampton and the West Midlands, providing a platform to showcase the talents of our creative community. While we are a Literature Festival, we are open to a range of art forms for the 2025 festival. If you have an idea or would like to showcase your talents on our stages, please do get in touch.

We encourage submissions from those who are underrepresented in our programming, including but not limited to disabled artists and people from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Please submit your proposals through the online form Proposal Form. Or as a 5-10 min audio/video entry by emailing LitFest@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Key Dates:

• Proposal submission deadline: August 18th 2024
• Festival dates: Friday 31st of January to Sunday 2 February, 2025

How to Submit a Proposal

Please submit your proposals through the online form Proposal Form. Or as a 5-10 min audio/video entry by emailing LitFest@wolverhampton.gov.uk

In your application please outline:

• Proposed session title
• Speaker(s) biography and contact information
• Proposal Outline (max 250 words)
• Budget Breakdown (Include Artist Fees, Commissioning Fees, Materials etc.)
• Any special requirements or technical needs

Proposals will be evaluated based on creativity, relevance, and potential to engage the audience. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-September. Please read the terms and conditions before submitting a proposal.

Good Luck