We are delighted to be launching a brand-new project called King’s Lynn Calling! and we would love for you to get involved. We are working with King’s Lynn Festival to create an atmospheric 30-minute audio experience inspired by the town of King’s Lynn.
The project:
The King’s Lynn Calling! recording will be made up of poems, lyrics and short stories written by the people who live, work, or attend school in King’s Lynn. We hope this project will document histories and connect people to your town – with its history told through your words. The stories will be read by actors and made into a beautiful sound installation by Sound Designer Jack Baxter.
Once it’s finished the recording will be free to access, available to listen to from home or (ideally) whilst wandering around the town soaking up the sights, smells and sounds that provided the inspiration.
How to get involved:
If you wish to share your story, we would love to hear from you! This opportunity is open to all and we are looking for contributors of all ages.
We are looking for personal stories inspired by the town – its history, nature, people, shops, weather, transport, animals, homes….whatever fires your imagination! Things that bring you joy, fascinate you and move you. Or maybe you are facing a challenge that you might want to highlight. Tell us what you care about.
We are looking for:
- Poems or song lyrics (4-40 lines long)
- Short stories or prose (100-500 words long)
To submit your entry:
- Email your submission to Eastern Angles Engagement Coordinator Kirsty Tallent at kirsty@easternangles.co.uk
- Post a hard copy of your entry to Eastern Angles Centre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich IP1 2LQ.
If you are an individual please include your name and contact details with your submission. If you are a teacher submitting your pupils’ work please include your name, class and your school contact details.
Deadline for submission: 5pm, Friday 4th July 2025
Please note we may not be able to use all submissions, it will depend on how many entries we receive – hopefully lots! We will let you know if your works have been chosen by Monday 7th July 2025.
