Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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This year we supported two international events, as part of BBC Contains Strong Language festival in Leeds.

Language is a Queer Thing brought together six LGBTQIA+ poets, poetry professionals and communities from India and the UK for a residency and showcase.

Whilst Simon Armitage joined with poets from around the world celebrating Leeds as an international hub through the lens of the 175+ languages spoken in the city.

Part of Leeds Year of Culture 2023.