Celebrate the remarkable career of Niall McDevitt (1967 – 2022), a freethinking poet of Blakean visions and activist-psychogeographer who uncovered the steps of many great poets. This retrospective of McDevitt’s published work at the National Poetry Library features: Iain Sinclair, Robert Montgomery and Greta Bellamacina, James Byrne, and MacGillivray. Each will perform works from across one of McDevitt’s sage, solemn, and witty collections: b/w (2010), Porterloo (2012), Firing Slits (2016) and London Nation (2022).
McDevitt’s death at the age of 55 propelled him to greater recognition, leaving behind a mythical, radical and musical legacy. His spirit lives on in the community of poets, writers, musicians and artists who admire his wild offerings. Gather this evening to pay tribute.
Wed 21 Feb, 8pm. Approximate run time: 1 hour 15 mins.
Standard entry: £7. Concessions: 25%.