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.

The Northern Music Awards (NMAs) returned for their second year, celebrating the immense musical talent of the North while ...

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 Dr John Cooper Clarke received the Northern Music Award 2025 for his “exceptional influence on the worlds of music, poetry, and beyond”, from New Order bassist Peter Hook.

John Cooper Clarke will be given the 2025 Norther Music Award (Ian West/PA) Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is to receive the 2025 Northern Music Award in recognition of his influence in the world of ...

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 ...