Ey up!
Goodnight D has spent over 25 years as a front line probation and homeless hostel worker soaking up all the life experiences of those living on the edge. His back catalogue of work is strongly influenced by these work experiences plus from his upbringing on a Yorkshire council estate. More recently he has worked with asylum seekers, looked after children and worked at a SEND school for young adults. All part of life's rich tapestry!
Prior to this was involved in the thriving music scene of the mid to late 90s, promoting and representing independent welsh artists. He has also been chief pot washer and underpaid gardener!
As a live performer for the past 7 years Goodnight D harbours the mighty ambition of spreading his spoken word narrative across the whole of South Yorkshire (world domination will have to wait!). Much of his work represents the inner battles with self, with masculinity, the ups and downs of life and love.
Raising the Rafters Wath
“We love goodnightD’s high-octane words and poetry at Raising the Rafters - which ideally complements the music on the night! He really gets the audience buzzing and joining in."
Sharon Dreadz Music
He’s the kind of performer who’ll make you chuckle about your Wi-Fi addiction, drop truth bombs about society, and then pivot into a heartfelt poem about your grandma’s Tupperware collection and cauliflower cheese — all while wearing mismatched socks on purpose.
Crookes Folk Club
"goodnightD channels northern angst and grit as expected from the self-styled poet laureate of Parson Cross! He is a talented wordsmith with a compelling delivery and great engagement with his audience"
Services
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Workshops
Poetry and spoken word interactive workshops and training days based primarily on harnessing the power of emotions to create authentic and thought provoking verse for both the written page and for spoken word performances. Workshops can be tailored for various settings from schools, council, business, and sports club settings. These can cover a wide variety of well-being topics aimed at improving emotional resilience &
communication skills.
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Performance
Book Goodnight D for live spoken words performances! Whether it be in more public venues or in more intimate settings the type of setlist to meet your requirements from alternative x-rated poetry to more traditional romantic, humorous verse: the choice is yours! Make that birthday party, celebration that bit more memorable!
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Supported Classes
Small group or one-to-one sessions based on emotional regulation and well being through writing and confidence building in public performing.