"Inspirational...One of the most respected performers in the region... he has garnered praise from every angle in the North East" Journal Culture

"Fantastic stuff...an extremely talented young man" Paddy McDee, BBC

"A big-hearted performer and a true poet of the people" Rod Clements, Lindisfarne

"Observational and clever, with a strong sense of local identity" Inside & Out

"Heart and wit from a master craftsman who bares his soul and lifts our spirits" Kate Fox, Radio 4

THE BOOK LAUNCH!

Simma is launching his eagerly-awaited first collection of poetry on

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2009 at 6.30pm at

NORTHERN STAGE (Stage 3), Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne

For more information, visit:

www.simma.co.uk

www.newcastlepoet.com