Join us for a special Mushaira celebrating the work of Nathaniel Mackey and the special box-set publication of From a Broken Bottle Traces of Perfume Still Emanate Volumes 1-5.

The evening will feature a digital reading from Nathaniel Mackey, followed by live readings from the box-set by Elaine Mitchener, Dhanveer Singh Brar, Annie Goh, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and James Goodwin. Musical trio Braze_____Braise will close the evening with a one off 45 minute performance in response to Mackey's work.

From a Broken Bottle Traces of Perfume Still Emanate Volumes 1-5 is a serial jazz fiction which began in the 80s and was completed in the 2010s. It is critically acclaimed and has been influential to many writers and musicians working today. It's a milestone publication from the87press and will be offered for purchase at a discounted price of £50 inclusive of a totebag.

DJ Will René will provide tunes throughout the night and Chef Yogi’s pop up kitchen will be serving up Sri Lankan cuisine.