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 ... Alex Turner, for one, who loved his work and of course turned one of Clarke’s poems into song from, with the mighty I Wanna Be Yours from the album ...

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

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Punk poet John Cooper Clarke is set to perform in Bury St Edmunds. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry', Clarke will take the stage at ...

Legendary Salford punk poet John Cooper Clarke is to guest-present Jarvis Cocker’s Sunday-afternoon show on BBC 6 Music this summer. Cooper Clarke, who has made many appearances on the station ...

John Cooper Clarke will be honoured with a top prize ... he has become a household name, bringing poetry to new audiences and inspiring generations of musicians, artists and fans alike.

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

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 world's most streamed songs of recent years. But he has lost none of ...

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 world's most streamed songs of recent years. But he has lost none of the ...