Dear Listener - the term "safe space" is overused, but this is a genuinely warm and supportive environment, where you feel confident to share, safe in the knowledge that everyone is on your side: Charley, host and poet-herder in chief makes everyone welcome, and gives people the confidence to share and enjoy themselves. - Ade Couper
Dear Listener is a fantastic event with a wonderful host in Charley. It has been instrumental in giving poets the confidence to share their work in a supportive environment - love this event! - Daniel Burton
Dear Listener is a beautiful, warm-hearted evening of poetry and spoken word, with a real focus on community. All performers are made to feel equally valued, and Charley is a fantastic host. The venue is lovely too! - Leanne Moden
I always feel so welcomed whenever I get a chance to get to Dear Listener. It's a friendly, supportive and creatively fun environment to perform in. I've been introduced to certain poets' work that I didn't know a thing about but have really enjoyed hearing what they've got to offer. As a performer, it's one gig I love to do. - Sharon Carr