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Manchester Poetry Prize 2012: Gala Prize-Giving Event



The winner of the 2012 Manchester Poetry Prize was announced at a gala prize-giving ceremony at Chetham's School of Music on Friday 19th October. This event formed part of the 2012 Manchester Literature Festival, and featured readings from all three judges and each of the six short-listed finalists before the £10,000 prize was awarded.

Click for larger image   Guests mingle before the ceremony   Guests mingle before the ceremony   Guests mingle before the ceremony   Guests mingle before the ceremony   Guests mingle before the ceremony   Guests mingle before the ceremony   Guests mingle before the ceremony   The judges (L-R): Ian Duhig, Adam O'Riordan and Frances Leviston   Matthew Frost, who sits on the board of the Manchester Literature Festival, officially opens to the 2012 ceremony  Matthew Frost, who sits on the board of the Manchester Literature Festival, struggles to contain his excitement as the tension mounts.  James Draper, from the Manchester Writing School at MMU, comperes the ceremony with warm words of welcome.  James Draper, from the Manchester Writing School at MMU, outlines the importance of entrepreneurial projects in Higher Education today.  Judge Ian Duhig reads from his work.  Judge Ian Duhig reads from his work.  Judge Frances Leviston reads from her work.  Judge Frances Leviston reads from her work.  Chair of judges Adam O'Riordan reads from his work  Finalist Fiona Benson reads from her short-listed poems.  Finalist Jane McKie reads from her short-listed poems  Finalist Abigail Parry reads from her short-listed poems.  Finalist Chris Preddle reads from his short-listed poems.  Finalist Antony Rowland reads from his short-listed poems  Finalist Emily Wills reads from her short-listed poems  Chair of judges Adam O'Riordan sums up the judging process  Hosts Matthew Frost and James Draper get ready to announce the winner of the £10,000 first prize  The judges and finalists (L-R): Abigail Parry, Antony Rowland, Jane McKie, Fiona Benson, Adam O'Riordan, Chris Preddle, Emily Wills, Frances Leviston and Ian Duhig.  The judges, finalists and hosts : Abigail Parry, Antony Rowland, Jane McKie, Fiona Benson, Adam O'Riordan, Chris Preddle, Emily Wills, Frances Leviston, Ian Duhig, Matthew Frost and James Draper.  Hosts Matthew Frost and James Draper present winner Antony Rowland (centre) with his £10,000 prize.

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