Charlie Dark is a poet, writer, producer, DJ, and one third of the critically-acclaimed hip hop-inspired trio Attica Blues. He has toured around the globe and makes regular appearances on the international literature and spoken word circuit.

An experienced tutor and workshop facilitator, he runs courses on creative writing and poetry for young people and adults throughout the year and has been a Poet Coach for the London Teenage Poetry Slam for three years running. Inspired by his work in the communities, Charlie also runs Alphabet Soup, a spoken word night featuring established poets alongside young emerging voices.

Charlie founded Blacktronica, a loose collective of poets, painters, musicians, film makers and other creative types which pushes, explores and unifies the innovative sounds of the black electronic music scene in the UK with its global cousins. Blacktronica holds regular gatherings at venues around the world alongside a hugely successful four-year residency at the Institute for Contemporary Arts in London.

See also: www.myspace.com/charliedark

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