The Manx Bard is an exciting cultural initiative for the Island, sponsored by the Isle of Man Arts Council and endorsed by Manx Litfest and Isle of Man Poetry Society.
Each year sees the Island’s most worthy poet appointed as Manx Bard via an annual competition. In recognition of our proud poetic heritage, the title of First Manx Bard was awarded posthumously to our national poet T.E. Brown. There have so far been three living Manx Bards.
Each year sees the Island’s most worthy poet appointed as Manx Bard via an annual competition. In recognition of our proud poetic heritage, the title of First Manx Bard was awarded posthumously to our national poet T.E. Brown. There have so far been three living Manx Bards.
