Manx Youth Bard: 'I say just go for it!'

Hunt is on for the eighth young poet to take on role

The competition is now open to find the eighth Manx Youth Bard since the initiative was launched in 2019.

Young poets aged between 10 and 17 with a passion for promoting the Island's unique heritage have until 27 February to submit up to three original poems.

They have no set theme, but entrants are asked to showcase their creativity and passion.

The winner will be announced on Friday 6 March during an inauguration at Douglas City Library. 

Current postholder Ellie Reynolds has this advice for anyone thinking of applying:

You can hear more from Ellie on Manx Radio's 'Spotlight' programme, broadcast last night and available now as a podcast.

And you can get more information about applications by emailing manxbard@gmail.com