Updates

7th of June 2026

PIG UPDATE #34

Getting cultural FOMO amidst Glasgow's many summer festivals? Not to worry, at least when it comes to poetry, PIG has got you covered. Read on to learn what's new this fortnight.

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24th of May 2026

PIG UPDATE #33

Welcome to the bank holiday edition of the PIG Update - best served with a cool drink and a volume of poetry while kicking back in the Glasgow sun.

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10th of May 2026

PIG UPDATE #32

Paisley Book Festival and Glasgow Zine Fest are officially ringing in the festival season, and PIG has got the lowdown for you. That's on top of the usual local events and some particularly exciting opportunities.

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26th of April 2026

PIG UPDATE #31

Has the recent sunshine been giving you the energy boost we've all been waiting for? I hope it did, because this PIG Update is brim-full of exciting things to see, hear and do.

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12th of April 2026

PIG UPDATE #30

The weather might give you whiplash, but PIG is a constant that you can rely on: the poetic news outlet with nothing but good news.

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29th of March 2026

PIG UPDATE #29

PIG returns with a special on science-inspired poetry, plus plenty of events and opportunities.

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15th of March 2026

PIG UPDATE #28

From StAnza straight into a new week of Glasgow poetry. Here's the latest on local events and hot opportunities.

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1st of March 2026

PIG UPDATE #27

PIG brings you the latest on local poetry events in Glasgow, current submission windows and some particularly exciting paid opportunities. Also included this time: a special for StAnza 2026 and a poetic nod to International Women's Day.

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15th of February 2026

PIG UPDATE #26

PIG is celebrating its first anniversary! Grab a slice of cake and read on.

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1st of February 2026

PIG UPDATE #25

This PIG Update is offering a splash of colour for your winter days with a Alasdair Gray special. That's on top of the usual news about local events and poetic opportunities.

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