Wonderful celebration of our latest issue Magma 95 'Architecture' in the fantastic surroundings of the Zaha Hadid Foundation with co-editors Leo Boix and Stav Poleg. Lots more photos on our Instagram feed!

Thrilled 'Madam Gout' by Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana is shortlisted for The 2026 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem Written. @forwardprizes.bsky.social Championed by Magma editors @aoifelyall.bsky.social & Victoria Kennefick & published in the 'In the Flesh' issue: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for submissions: Magma 97 - 'Diasporic Dialogues' Closing date: 31st July, 2026 Editors @nickmakoha.bsky.social, @zcarpenterhall.bsky.social & @cloudscholar.bsky.social are looking forward to receiving your poems. More info and to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Just 2 days left to submit your pamphlet to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026, judged by 2024 Forward Prize winner Marjorie Lotfi. You have until 11.59pm on Wed 1st July to send it in! More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

We are delighted to announce Magma 95 'Architecture' is now published and available to buy on our website. Edited by Leo Boix and Stav Poleg. Get your hands on a copy here: magmapoetry.com/latest-issue/

Just 3 days left to submit your pamphlet to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026, judged by 2024 Forward Prize winner Marjorie Lotfi. You have until 11.59pm on Wed 1st July to submit! More info & to apply: magmapoetry.com/pamphlet-com...

Just 1 WEEK LEFT to get your pamphlets submitted to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026! Deadline: 1st July 2026 For more information and to submit your poems just head to our website - magmapoetry.com/open-poetry-...

So exciting to see 'Madam Gout' by Alexandra Corrin-Tachibana is longlisted for The 2026 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem Written @forwardprizes.bsky.social Originally published in the 'In the Flesh' issue (Magma 91) & championed by Magma editors @aoifelyall.bsky.social & Victoria Kennefick

Here's a little teaser pic of our upcoming issue - Magma 95 'Architecture'... Look at the fantastic cover artwork! Keep an eye on our socials and website for the official publication announcement, coming very soon! #magma95 #architecture #poetry #poetrymagazine

Just under 3 WEEKS LEFT to get your pamphlets submitted to the Magma Open Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2026! Deadline: 1st July 2026 For more information and to submit your poems just head to our website: magmapoetry.com/open-poetry-...

Amazing evening of poetry and celebration at our competition winners event at the gorgeous Theatreship earlier this week with @betarish.bsky.social Pics: @catherinespooner.bsky.social , @eleanorholmes.bsky.social, Sam Harvey, @elcurwen.bsky.social More: www.instagram.com/p/DZK7Fhtip01/

Still a few free places left for our Competition Winners' Showcase this Tue 2 June in Theatreship. There is a tube strike planned that day but the venue is on the DLR which will be working, as will all the London Overground lines and the Elizabeth Line. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guest-even...

We are very excited to be holding our Magma Poetry Competition 25/26 Showcase event at Theatreship, on Tue 2 June 7pm. Hosted by judge @betarish.bsky.social with readings from our awarded competition poets. Happy hour 4-6pm! Register your FREE place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/guest-even...

Fantastic evening of poetry, music and art at the Magma 94 'Remix' launch at The Nook in Brixton... Loads more photos on our Instagram feed! 📷Penny Dampier Get yourself a copy of this incredible issue here: magmapoetry.com/archive/magm...

Magma's issue no. 94, Remix, edited by Elontra Hall, Willie Lee Kinard III, and Lola Oh, launches in London THIS FRI 22 MAY with readings from contributors to the magazine. The Nook, 385 Coldharbour Ln, SW9 8GL. Entry is free. Doors 6.45pm, starts 7pm. See you there!

VERVE Poetry Festival's Poem of the Month is open now. £3 to enter, £100 prize. Every month five shortlisted poets and the winner are featured to over 6,000 subscribers. This is a competition that takes your work seriously. Find out more at vervepoetryfestival.com/poem-of-the-month

With the 2026 Magma Poetry Open Pamphlet Competition now underway, Magma’s Benedict Newbery talked to Michael Greavy about his poetry – including his process, and his approach to choosing the poems for his pamphlet submission. Check out the full blog piece here: magmapoetry.com/behind-the-p...

Looking forward to this year's Free Verse Fair on Sat 25th April! Come and say hello! Several Magma editors will be in attendance, and of course lots of lovely Magma magazines and pamphlets for your perusal... poetrysociety.org.uk/projects/fre...

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2025/26 Poetry Competition! Judged by @betarish.bsky.social and a panel of Magma editors. Well done everyone! Find out more here: magmapoetry.com/we-are-delig...

ONE WEEK TO GO!! Call for Submissions – Magma 96: The Antarctic Closing date: 31st March, 2026 Editors @cherylmoskowitz.bsky.social, @branwellroberts.bsky.social & Elizabeth Lewis Williams look forward to receiving your poems! magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for Submissions – Magma 96: The Antarctic Closing date: 31st March, 2026 Editors @cherylmoskowitz.bsky.social, @branwellroberts.bsky.social & Elizabeth Lewis Williams look forward to receiving your poems! More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Call for Submissions – Magma 96: The Antarctic Closing date: 31st March, 2026 Editors @cherylmoskowitz.bsky.social, @branwellroberts.bsky.social & Elizabeth Lewis Williams look forward to receiving your poems! More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

Get your tickets for this year's UniSlam Grand Finals ft. Amy Acre, Jasmine Gardosi & Jamal Mehmood at Birmingham Rep Sun 15th March www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/uni...

Call for Submissions – Magma 96: The Antarctic Closing date: 31st March, 2026 Editors @cherylmoskowitz.bsky.social, @branwellroberts.bsky.social & Elizabeth Lewis Williams look forward to receiving your poems! More info & to submit: magmapoetry.com/call-for-sub...

In our new bi-monthly feature, Magma Editors share their reflections on current art taking place across the UK. First up, @lisadmkelly.bsky.social on Tracey Emin's exhibition: A Second Life magmapoetry.com/poetry-and-a...

It's your last chance to get your entries in! Our poetry competition closes TOMORROW Saturday 31st January 2026 11.59pm GMT magmapoetry.com/competition/

Only a few days left to get your entries in! Our poetry competition closes at the end of the week - 31st January 2026 11.59pm GMT magmapoetry.com/competition/

Our current pamphlet is a joy to read! Have you got a copy yet? Michael Greavy won the most recent Magma Open Pamphlet Competition with the simply gorgeous 'The Man who Made Up Trees'. His economy of language is used to perfection! magmapoetry.com/publications...