The Sound of Nature in Poetry

A Writing and Vocal Delivery Workshop with Livia Kojo Alour

Join international touring musician and poet Livia Kojo Alour for a dynamic and inspiring workshop exploring the intersection of nature, imagination, and creative expression.

In this two-part session, participants will be invited to envision how future public green spaces—gardens, forests, and beyond—might be reimagined and reshaped through community access and creativity.

Through creative writing exercises, Livia will help you channel feelings like climate anxiety into poetic responses, using a futuristic lens to reimagine landscapes of connection and ecological hope.

In the second half of the workshop, you’ll shift from page to voice. Livia will guide you through voice-opening techniques designed to help you strengthen your vocal presence—whether for poetic stage performance or personal practice.

This session welcomes poets, writers and vocalists of all levels. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, expanded expression, and tools to keep your creativity thriving.

Let your voice echo with the sound of nature—reimagined!

Event details

The Sound of Poetry takes place on Thursday 31 July, 6.30-9pm.
This online workshop is limited to 15 places, and is free – via Zoom.

About Livia Kojo Alour

Livia Kojo Alour is an award-winning Nigerian–German poet, musician, and theatre maker based in London. Known for her powerful fusion of vocals and spoken word, Livia explores cultural identity and personal narrative through her multidisciplinary work.

In 2022, her critically acclaimed solo show Black Sheep premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it won the Birds of Paradise Award for Exceptional Theatre. Her debut poetry collection, Rising of the Black Sheep, a bold, memoir-style exploration of belonging and resilience, was shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize in 2023.

A frequent collaborator with legendary spoken word artist Anne Clark, Livia tours annually across Europe, bringing her distinct voice to international stages. In 2024, she released several singles, with her debut album set to launch in autumn 2025.

Besides her teaching at Rose Bruford College in London, Livia is currently developing her second poetry collection and a new spoken word show titled STÙRM, continuing her commitment to creating transformative and boundary-pushing work.

Follow her on Instagram @poetrywithlivia