He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status.

John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford, is hitting old London town again next week with a show at the Palladium, a venue that still holds huge allure for the national treasure that is Mr Clarke.

Nia Archives has been named artist of the year at the Northern Music Awards held at The Olympia in Kensington this evening.

Dr. John Cooper Clarke will be honoured with a top prize at next month’s Northern Music Awards. Nicknamed The Bard of Salford, Clarke will also take to the stage for a special performance during ...

Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the world of music and poetry. The awards, which celebrates musical talent from the ...

John Cooper Clarke is nicknamed the punk poet and the bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, and is responsible for the lyrics to one of the ...

Salford Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the world of music and poetry. The awards, which celebrates musical talent from ...