A Poetic Voice for Justice acclaimed poet-lyricsmith, writer and author Gary Oliver has published is most recent book: DEAR LOVE POWA an exploration of love through poems sonnets and essays. He is a former Mayoral Candidate for Stoke-on-Trent Mayor, a well-known community activist and a voice for the voiceless of the world. He currently hosts a successful podcast with social comment, cultural poems and current affairs called All Colours and is still an active performance poet. Much of his formative years were spent as a rave DJ/MC/Promoter at local, regional, and international clubs, venues, and events. Such as Shelly’s and Entropy night clubs Longton, Home and Hacienda Manchester and Helter-skelter, Deja vu and Sin City, and many may more. Gary was also the owner of the Dread Head Coffeeshop and a pioneer of the modern coffeeshop scene. In 1992/3 Gary toured a number of dates with the Happy Mondays as a MC/DJ and appeared on their live album of the tour. Other previous publications included Woodun Indians first Edition, the acclaimed Dear Love Powa, Contemporary Common Criminal, MC Rave- his first Novel and Sonnets of Solace published in lock down. He is currently working on a new novel called DRE AD HE AD, producing a new music album, teaching difficult to reach students and campaigning on issues such as climate justice, right to protest and social justice.