Spoken Word Academy in Cottbus: L/OST POETRY brings language to the Old Sailcloth Factory
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When words transform a lost place: L/OST POETRY in Cottbus
On September 19, 2026, the Old Sailcloth Factory in Cottbus will open its rough, historic space for a literary-performative event that intertwines language, encounter, and presence. The project L/OST POETRY – Places without Home brings together spoken word, readings, and performances in a setting that is perfectly suited for intense literary experiences and immediate author encounters.
Literary quality in an industrial ambiance
The place itself is part of the narrative: The Old Sailcloth Factory stands for transformation, memory, and cultural repurposing. It is here that the project unfolds its power. Texts about loss, belonging, and new beginnings meet an atmosphere in which the historical architecture is not just a backdrop, but a space of resonance for language art and cultural discourse.
Spoken word, residencies, and new perspectives
L/OST POETRY – Places without Home is designed as a multi-day residency project and brings together international spoken word artists from Europe, Ukraine, and East Germany. In workshops, performances, and open formats, poetic voices emerge that do not set distance, but promote participation. Thus, a reading becomes a vibrant literary experience that involves local initiatives, youth, and people from the region.
Home as a process, not a postcard
The project thinks of home not as a fixed place, but as an open process. This is where its literary relevance lies: language becomes the medium of memory, identity, and new beginnings. Those attending this evening will not only experience an event but an evening full of energy, poetic density, and societal relevance.
Conclusion: An evening for all who want to experience literature as contemporary art
The show date in Cottbus promises an intense evening between reading, performance, and encounter. Anyone who loves word art, spoken word, and creative urban culture should experience this date live and immerse themselves in the special reading atmosphere of the Old Sailcloth Factory.
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