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Text Festival in Bury is an internationally recognised exhibition of literature-based art; poetry, text art, sound and media text and live art.

Now in it’s fourth year, the festival specialises in experiments, new experiences and the mixing of art forms. This year’s event features events from Beyond The Dark Would, Knives Forks and Spoons Press, Caroline Bergvall and more.

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Last session: Sun 4 May 2014 at 12:00 AM - This event has now passed

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