Michael James Parker
Michael James Parker is crowd-energising host of Brighton’s Hammer and Tongue Poetry Slam, witty spearhead of the poets attack at the iconic Poets v MCs battles, leader of exciting performance projects for young and old, and a big man with a big voice, big enthusiasm and a big rock’n’roll stage presence.
This is what people say:
'Michael James Parker's kaleidoscopic poetry and compelling hallucinogenic narratives drag us into worlds we did not even suspect exist. A brilliant and unique performer. Book him.'
Joelle Taylor, Artistic Director of SLAMbassadors UK and champion of the art
'Michael J Parker is a poetic performing force of nature. He doesn't merely speak his poems, he inhabits and becomes them, losing himself on stage as he emotes, sings and sometimes howls his words. Whether he's taking you on a fantastical journey of the mind or whether he's exploring his own mental processes he never fails to entertain, with his passion for both words and communication shining through.'
Pete Hunter, Apples and Snakes Programme Coordinator South East
'Combining a booming dynamism with a child-like wonder, Mike Parker uses his joyous, commanding presence to pull us into his poetry, keep us there, and hug us.'
Adam Kammerling, Hammer and Tongue National Slam Champion
'He's William Blake with a brummie accent, channelling his visions into art that is insightful, excitable and energetic, witty, wild, and always packed with hope.'
Johnny Fluffypunk, stand-up poet, host and sustainable nihilist
This is what people say:
'Michael James Parker's kaleidoscopic poetry and compelling hallucinogenic narratives drag us into worlds we did not even suspect exist. A brilliant and unique performer. Book him.'
Joelle Taylor, Artistic Director of SLAMbassadors UK and champion of the art
'Michael J Parker is a poetic performing force of nature. He doesn't merely speak his poems, he inhabits and becomes them, losing himself on stage as he emotes, sings and sometimes howls his words. Whether he's taking you on a fantastical journey of the mind or whether he's exploring his own mental processes he never fails to entertain, with his passion for both words and communication shining through.'
Pete Hunter, Apples and Snakes Programme Coordinator South East
'Combining a booming dynamism with a child-like wonder, Mike Parker uses his joyous, commanding presence to pull us into his poetry, keep us there, and hug us.'
Adam Kammerling, Hammer and Tongue National Slam Champion
'He's William Blake with a brummie accent, channelling his visions into art that is insightful, excitable and energetic, witty, wild, and always packed with hope.'
Johnny Fluffypunk, stand-up poet, host and sustainable nihilist
