Tribute to Adrian Mitchell at the Imperial War Museum

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Written By Jason Conway

I'm taking part in a tribute to Adrian Mitchell at The Movement for the Abolition of War’s (MAW) Peace History Conference in a couple of weeks. It's taking place at The Imperial War Museum.

Here's the press release: "Poet and author Adrian Mitchell, who died in 2008, described himself as 'a mixed lefty, a socialist-anarchist-pacifist-Blakeist revolutionary'. He wrote with simplicity and humour on subjects and people he cared about. His poetry is fierce, courageous and accessible and he maintained his commitment to peace until his dying day. MAW was one of Adrian’s favourite causes and part of the proceeds of the book: ADRIAN:Scotland celebrates Adrian Mitchell (Pub; Markings) is being donated to it. The book has contributions by 40 + major poets including the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Michael Horovitz, Pulitzer Prize nominee Martin Espada and Paul McCartney."

The performance will be introduced by Susannah York (vice President of MAW) and there will be readings from Susannah York, Adrian’s wife Celia Mitchell, (actress and his muse) and daughter Sasha Mitchell (singer), John Hudson and Chrys Salt (poets and Editors of ADRIAN: Scotland Celebrates Adrian Mitchell), Annette Badland (actress) Michael Horovitz (author and poet), Adam Horovitz (poet) Pete Brown (poet, singer and songwriter), Bernard Kops (poet and playwright), Sue Gilmurray (singer and songwriter) and Tim Whitehead (jazz musician).

There will be songs, music and poetry about peace and readings from the anthology."The celebration starts at 6 pm on Friday 16th April, is free and will be open to all – not just people at the conference. Call 01908 511948 or visit www.abolishwar.org.uk for further details.

ADRIAN: Scotland celebrates Adrian Mitchell (£10.00 inc. p&p) is available from Markings and will be on sale at the event.

It should be a wonderful gig! Hope to see you there...

Jason Conway

I'm a creative guru, visionary artist and eco poet based in Gloucestershire UK.

I love designing Squarespace websites for clients as well as providing a full range of graphic and website design services. My clients are passoinate entrepreneurs that are making a positive difference in the world.

Clients can hire me for brand and marketing strategy, content research, content writing and content management, social media training and management, blog and article writing, book design, book cover design, self publishing help, packaging design and sign design.

I'm a creative coach helping passionate and ethical business owners to create sustainable businesses geared for a healthy work life balance and helping to break through blocks and regain or maintain focus. I use creativity as a key problem solving tool and motivator.

As an artist is create inspirational works of art for private and corporate clients, from full size wall graphics and installations for offices, conference areas and receptions, to cafe's and restaurants to health and wellbeing centres. Any wall or space can be transformed with large scale art, which is a key motivator for staff and can reduce work related stress. I also accept private commissions for paintings, sketches and illustrations.

As a published poet I write about the joys of nature and the human devastation of it. I also write poems for brands and businesses to engage their audiences in new and more thought provoking ways.

https://www.thedaydreamacademy.com
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