The biggest poetry weekend in UK Christian history lands this Saturday April 15th in City Gates Church, London for not one but two shows followed by a workshop the next day! Poets In Autumn (PIA) World Tour 2017 in it’s debut UK appearance will feature 4 of the biggest names in international poetry:

JANETTE…IKZ

MissTerious Janette…ikz (pronounced mysterious genetics) went through sexual, physical and verbal abuse at an early age. Yet amidst what she describes as this brilliant storm, Janette…ikz has found a way to penetrate countless lives with her God given gifts. Channeling all that energy and using it to touch others. Although she has been performing for over 21 years, many became more familiar with her ministry after after her YouTube performances went viral. Her single youtube video “I Will Wait For You” currently has over 3 million views. While her sequel poem has over 13 million Facebook views.

JACKIE HILL-PERRY

Jackie Hill-Perry is a writer and artist whose work has been featured on The Washington Times, The 700 Club, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition and other publications. Since being saved from a lifestyle of homosexual sin and the like, Jackie has been compelled to share the light of gospel truth through poems that have reached over one million views on YouTube. She is signed to Humble Beast Records and released her debut album “The Art of Joy” in 2014. Jackie serves locally at Legacy Fellowship Church in Chicago Illinois. At home, she is known as wife to Preston and mommy to Eden.

PRESTON PERRY

Preston Perry is a spoken word poet, performing artist, and teacher from the Southside of Chicago. After a life lived as he wanted: running the streets, getting money, and doing whatever he found pleasing, a young believer named Gary Brown took Preston under his wing and discipled him. Through Gary’s life Preston saw the weight of his sin. Preston’s new-found zeal for truth replaced anger and became central. That truth, found only in the gospel of Jesus Christ, has become the foundation of Preston’s life. Preston uses his gifts to spread the good news and witness more radical change through God’s redeeming grace. He is known for his previous work with P4CM, and his vlogs on YouTube. 

EZEKIEL

When the raw truth of the gospel and skilful penmanship collides you get the artistry of Ezekiel, lyrical evangelism. After acknowledging his talents from freestyle battling in high school Ezekiel found himself at a halt. He gave his life to Christ in his 2nd year of college and he realised something had to be done with his gift. Ezekiel teamed up with Passion for Christ Movement and became one of the voices of their poetic army. With YouTube videos being bombarded with hundreds of thousands of hits, the hunger for his explicitly powerful message is undeniable. Ezekiel’s passion is to ignite hearts for Christ through his gift with words.

Supporting these fantastic world renown poets on stage, are 3 of the UK’s freshest emerging talent – Jacy Mai, CalledOut Music and Becca Folkes. The final support slot will be filled by the winner of the PIAFreedomChallenge who will open the London show.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now for what will definitely by a historic and spectacular weekend!