Manchester poet Antony Szmierek is going to launch his debut book Roadmap at Hay Festival

Manchester poet Antony Szmierek will debut his book 'Roadmap', featuring lyrics and poems, at Hay Festival before its public release.

Manchester poet Antony Szmierek is set to launch his debut book 'Roadmap' at this year's Hay Festival, published by Faber Music.

The book, which features lyrics from Szmierek's debut album alongside additional poems, sketches, stories and an 'exploded view' of the tracks, will be available exclusively at the festival before its public release on 29th May.

Manchester poet Antony Szmierek is set to launch his debut book 'Roadmap' at this year's Hay Festival, published by Faber Music.

The Manchester-based poet, writer and producer has seen significant success since releasing single 'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Fallacy' in 2023, which led to BBC 6 Music naming him an Artist of the Year and an appearance on Later... with Jools Holland. His debut album 'Service Station at the End of the Universe' arrived in February 2025.

At Hay Festival, Szmierek will perform music and participate in an In Conversation event with poet Len Pennie.

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Manchester poet Antony Szmierek is going to launch his debut book Roadmap at Hay Festival

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