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Poetry. But not how you remember it.
From global brands to classrooms, Joseph Roberts creates spoken word that changes how people listen—and what they remember.
“Joseph Roberts is so good, I had to have him on my show.”
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In the room
See the work. Feel the room.
Commercial campaigns, live stages, school workshops, and community work—all connected by language that brings people into the moment.
I use poetry to connect people—whether that's a boardroom, a stadium, or a classroom.
How we work together
Three ways in.
Different settings. The same aim: language that reaches people directly and leaves something behind.
Performance
Not just a performance. A moment.
Live spoken word for arenas, conferences, award nights, private events, broadcasts, and stages of every size.
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Schools
Making poetry matter.
Accessible, energetic workshops that get students listening, writing, performing, and thinking differently.
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Brands that chose poetry.
Work that turns a message into a feeling, a campaign into a shared moment, and an audience into part of the story.
Nike × Liverpool FC
Is it an ice lolly or a lolly ice?
A proudly Scouse campaign poem that became social content, match-day conversation, and a live activation.
- Brand campaign
- Social content
- Live activation
Premier League
All Roads Lead To Home
A title-winning poem made for Liverpool supporters around the world, capturing the emotion of returning home as champions.
- Commissioned film
- Global reach
- Football culture
TNT Sports
One Common Goal
A Black History Month spoken word commission celebrating John Barnes, sporting greatness, adversity, and progress.
- Broadcast
- Sport in Words
- Cultural storytelling
Montirex
Break the Wall
A commissioned spoken word poem about mental health and the importance of opening up, created in partnership with Campaign Against Living Miserably.
- Commissioned poem
- Mental health
English Heritage
English Heritage
Spoken word created for an English Heritage castle project.
- Spoken word
15+
Major brand partnerships
8,000+
Largest live audience
Millions
Content views globally
About Joseph
Liverpool roots. Global reach.
Joseph is changing what people expect poetry to be. His work moves between Nike campaigns, Premier League films, arenas, classrooms, and the communities where it all began.
The range is the point. A boardroom and a school hall may look different, but honest language can hold both rooms.
What people say
The work lands.
From teachers and students to brands and live audiences, the response begins with connection.
“He delivered a series of energetic, engaging poetry sessions to our three year 5 classes. He engaged and enthralled the children, then inspired even reluctant writers to create unique, thought-provoking pieces.”
Gillian Stewart
Deputy Headteacher, Monksdown Primary School
“His performances left some of our students literally open mouthed. The writing workshops gave them confidence and brought out their creativity.”
Miss Laura Ferries
Teacher of English and Literacy Co-ordinator, St Bedes Catholic High School
Listen
Spoken word beyond the stage.
Start a conversation
Let’s create something people remember.
Tell Joseph what you are planning. Send your enquiry with the date, location, audience, and what you want the work to achieve.