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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Celebrated my birthday a couple of weeks ago the same day that "Hard Life", the third album by The Tubs was released - it's utterly fantastic. My wife got me a ticket to see them at the Exchange in Bristol last night - wonderful. These four blokes absolutely made my year! youtu.be/nqyxUkQ-H6M?...

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The Tubs - Stoop to Me (Official Music Video)

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thankyou @1001albumsgen.bsky.social for today's record. Are you 100% sure this was a random selection? :-)

A snip from 1001albumsgenerator.com showing the cover of Dolly Parton's album Coat of Many Colours.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Like a proper numpty I forgot to mention that three of my poems were published on The Poetry Lighthouse earlier this month. www.thepoetrylighthouse.com/poems?author...

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Our Poems — The Poetry Lighthouse

The Poetry Lighthouse welcomes poetry lovers to read our new poems — with a wide variety of topics and poetic styles.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Hands down the best poem I've read for a long time - and I read a lot of poems. Bravo, @bigstevepoet.bsky.social

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I'm 154 records into this, which randomly presents users with a daily selection from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. While I don't see the fuss about some of the LPs, the site is a fun way to listen to stuff you may have missed. @1001albumsgen.bsky.social 1001albumsgenerator.com

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1001 Albums Generator

Explore the history of music. One album a day. From the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I always feel especially honoured to have a poem on the excellent @atriumpoetry.bsky.social - many thanks to @clairewalkerpoetry.bsky.social and @hollyannepoet.bsky.social for taking "Spliff Kid".

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Poem 2/2 of mine on @eunoiareview.bsky.social. Thanks to the hard-working editor, Ian Chung.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The first of two poems which were published earlier this week on @eunoiareview.bsky.social

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Gutted to hear of Mani's untimely passing. I fondly remember the sound of his funk-heavy basslines shaking dance floors at Brum's Snobs and Institute in the early 90s. What a legacy. youtu.be/NSD11dnphg0?...

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The Stone Roses - Fools Gold (Official Video)

YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Chuffed to have three poems out today on Starbeck Orion, courtesy of @thewombwellrainbow.bsky.social - I recorded them in my airing cupboard!

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

To celebrate #NationalPoetryDay here in the UK, here's one from my last collection, "Hi-Viz". Copies of the book are available from my website for a bargain £7 (including P&P). benbanyard.wordpress.com/hi-viz/ @poetrydayuk.bsky.social @yaffles-nest.bsky.social #poetry

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Deborah Harvey Poetry 🪶 @deborahharvey.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Can't eat - or even contemplate - an orange without thinking of this poem by Brian Patten. RIP. 🍊💔 🍊

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I've reduced signed copies of my last #poetry collection, Hi-Viz, to just £5.00 (£7.00 including P&P) on my site! Don't delay - there aren't many left! For more info, sample poems and the lovely things that people have said about the book, head to my website. benbanyard.wordpress.com/hi-viz/

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Hi-Viz

My second full collection, published by Yaffle Press in November 2021.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Thrilled that "Day of the Dead" has been shortlisted for IS&T's Pick of the Month for August. Voting closes this Thursday!

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Great to see my poem "Indoor Market" alongside some excellent work in the latest issue of @stepawaymag.bsky.social - always a brilliant read. stepawaymagazine.com

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Black Nore Review @blacknorereview.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The site will take a break from the usual Monday and Thursday schedule while I take a much-needed holiday. Keep an eye out for the next poem on Monday 18th August!

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

This cracker on Atrium today by @lauratheis.bsky.social reminds me of one of my favourite tunes! youtu.be/Ijlk0GTQbB4?...

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The Lemonheads - The Outdoor Type (Video)

YouTube video by Classic Pop

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

My poem "Hippy Market", about a visit to Es Cana in Ibiza, has found a lovely home in Mugwort Magazine today. Many thanks to @kategarrettwrites.bsky.social for choosing it.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

#poets of the UK and Europe! @blacknorereview.bsky.social needs your #submission - send your work my way ASAP! The site can't operate without your excellent #writing

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Are you, like me, a relative newcomer to Bluesky whose fancy is tickled by #poetry? It can be daunting for those of us who have fled from X to rebuild contact lists pieced together over several years, but @hannahl1n.bsky.social has the answer!

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Say what you like about the Brewers Fayre restaurant chain, but my local branch is pretty much the only place since the mid 90s that I've heard tracks from Gin Blossoms' debut album on the playlist! Love it. youtu.be/ah5gAkna3jI?...

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Gin Blossoms - Hey Jealousy (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by GinBlossomsVEVO

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This poem on @atriumpoetry.bsky.social today is a quacker...sorry, I'll see myself out.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I've loved Anne Tyler's books for many years, but I think this is the first time I've seen her interviewed. A really interesting insight into her life and creative practice. #writinglife youtu.be/i8qr2xFu-Ok?...

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Extended interview: Anne Tyler

YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Here's a poem taken from my last collection, "Hi-Viz" (Yaffle Press). Copies are available from my website at benbanyard.wordpress.com/hi-viz/ #poetry #grief

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Feeling a bit Mondayish today, but a good dose of The Wonder Stuff on my drive to work has helped. Never fails! youtu.be/u3XRT97h5ec?...

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Maybe

YouTube video by The Wonder Stuff - Topic

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Teenage Fanclub are my favourite band by a country mile. I don't entirely agree with this ranking of their top tunes - "I Don't Want Control of You" is their best, obviously! www.theguardian.com/music/2025/m...

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Scotland’s most reliable sunshine! Teenage Fanclub’s greatest songs – ranked

As their album Grand Prix turns 30, we rate the standout moments from a group Kurt Cobain called ‘the best in the world’

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Realised I haven't deleted any emails from the Sent folder of my personal account since 2002, so I started reading them. It was like encountering a different person. How odd we are in our 20s/early 30s! And I'm only up to 2012, just before my kids were born...

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Yes, it does feel like 30 years since this banger came out, but it still sounds ace. youtu.be/8f-D7Xx89r4?...

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Ben Harper - Ground On Down

YouTube video by BenHarperVEVO

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Black Nore Review @blacknorereview.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

It's that time again! If you have poetry or flash that you'd like to share with the world, send it my way for consideration. #poetry #poetrysubmissions

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I had a little back and forth recently with a fellow poet regarding setting up a poetry journal. I was reminded of a piece I wrote on my blog some years ago, just after Clear Poetry shut up shop, and thought it might be useful to anyone considering launching their own site. #poetry #poetryjournals

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DIY – the punk ethic

A few pointers for anyone considering setting up their own online literary journal.

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Great to see that Jason Isbell's acoustic record Foxes in the Snow has been nominated for best album at the Americana Awards. A songwriter at the very top of his game. youtu.be/TkB4vihiTWo?...

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Ride to Robert's

YouTube video by Jason Isbell - Topic

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Many thanks to Michael Bartholomew-Biggs for publishing "Cryonaut" in the new issue of London Grip. #poetry londongrip.co.uk/2025/05/lond...

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London Grip New Poetry – Summer 2025 – londongrip.co.uk

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This morning I went out early in the car, listening to a Vampire Weekend album. When I got back I immediately wrote a poem about swifts. This might work for you too! #poetry youtu.be/FwkrrU2WYKg?...

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Vampire Weekend - This Life (Official Video)

YouTube video by VampireWeekendVEVO

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Black Nore Review @blacknorereview.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

The submissions inbox is almost empty, so now would be a good time to send me your work! #poetrysubmissions #poetry

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Submit

How to send me your work!

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Be still, my beating Brummie 💙

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Ben Banyard @benbanyard.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hello, Bluesky hive-mind! Who's good to follow on here, poetry-wise? All tips and hints gratefully received for this newbie! #poetry

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