The bard of punk. John Cooper Clarke recites his classic poem 'I Wanna Be Yours' live on stage in 1984. #BritainOnFilm | BFI

JOHN COOPER CLARKE IS READY TO “HAVE IT” - NEW POETRY COLLECTION AND TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT 💥🎙 JCC is back and better than ever with a major UK tour and brand new poetry collection set for Autumn 2026! The tour will be a chance to be see John perform his new body of work alongside his beloved, hilarious and classic fan-favourites. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 5th. Sign up for presale access now via the link below 🎟️ https://emails.gigsandtours.com/p/7K73-F9I/thank-you-for-signing-up?pfredi

“It fucking gets you fucking down…Evidently chicken town” To celebrate National Poetry Day and a career in poetry spanning over 5 decades, take a moment to enjoy one of John’s most iconic and profane poems #NationalPoetryDay | John Cooper Clarke

☝️ 'I wouldn't visit in a souped-up sheddish' John Cooper Clarke performs his poem 'Burnley'. He was Colin Murray's Friday Q&A guest, which you can listen to every week at 3pm on BBC Sounds. | BBC Radio 5 live

We have teamed up with the iconic John Cooper Clarke to celebrate the success of Co-op Live 🎉 Proper Sound is his poem that puts into words what makes Co-op Live so special. A rhythmic tribute to this incredible Manchester-based music venue built on Co-op values. From the humble days of outdoor bogs to the modern marvel of Co-op Live, John paints a vivid picture of resilience, community, and the boundless power of music. PROPER SOUND | Co-op