Janine has performed at hundreds of gigs around the UK, and internationally in Paris, Brussels, Berlin, Toronto, New York City, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle NSW.
She regularly performs at music gigs as well as spoken word events; at festivals including Edinburgh, Tolpuddle, South Downs, Glastonwick, Something Else and Shambala; at trade union, Labour Party, political and campaign events; as part of the NeurodiVERSE crew; and in solidarity with strikers alongside fellow Poets on the Picket Line; and with (other) Loud Women.
Funny, biting and original.
Francesca Martinez
Brilliant. Her poem 'Night Tube' is Auden-esque.
Jeremy Corbyn MP
Janine Booth is an incredible performer - like a mature Kate Tempest her words simultanously entertain and cut deeply into the heart of social justice, human frailty and what it means to be an ethical person in this world, while never skipping a beat.
Magdalena Ball, Compulsive Reader (New South Wales)
Janine Booth is a 1980s poet who just happens to be a 2010s poet too: her vitriol and stage-presence are, if anything, more finely-honed than they were back then (she's put the years in, after all) and it's great to see her winning over new audiences every time she performs. And even better, she's not simply resurrecting past glories but continues to produce new material all the time. Highly recommended!
Russell Thompson, Apples and Snakes
A one-woman riot.
Joelle Taylor
Janine Booth brings humour to her politics. Her poetry is passionate and on point, and audiences are won over by her down to earth manner and wry witticisms. Don't let the bastards grind you dour.
Tim Wells
Janine Booth will have you belly-laughing at her witty observations on life, then takes you to a place where you truly see through the eyes of those we often don't, but need to see if we are to be better people. All done with the intensity and connection that only a fine and passionate poet can do.
Michael Reynolds, Passionate Tongues, Melbourne
As ever, Janine’s poetry charmed, wowed and inspired a packed venue. I’m always amazed how she gains and holds the attention of an audience who’ve come to watch loud music, and immediately turns them into fans. Love her to bits.
Cassandra Fox, Loud Women
Utterly magnificent.
Phill Jupitus
Janine Booth came to Sunday Slips and blew our mind. Her words are full of honesty and power, she welcomes communication and growth! Janine shook our souls and moved the dialogue of the night to a deeper meaning. She always has a home in Berlin at Sunday Slips. Thank You Janine Booth, from the family at FREUDIAN slip club.
Liliana Velásquez
Janine is absolutely brilliant - witty, sharp, radical, passionate, intense, one of the best performance poets around.
Attila the Stockbroker
Side splitting and hard hitting.
Oliver New, Ealing Trades Union Council
Janine Booth is one of the best spoken-word artists around and her characteristic humour, laced with biting truths and social commentary, never fails to move hearts and minds.
Bob Oram, Morning Star
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On 29 April 2021, Janine launched her poetry collection, 'Unprecedented Rhymes - verses versus the virus'.
Featuring guest speaker Ali Brown from Safe and Equal, and guest rhymester The Repeat Beat Poet, this is the hour-long online launch.
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Venue: The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3BL
Janine dishes out the poetry, along with Chip Hamer, Lee Nelson and George Chopping. And there is other stuff too.
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Football is Poetry is a 48 page poetic football sticker book | Compiled and edited by Mark Coverdale & Owen Collins | Illustrated by Mark Coverdale | Featuring: Attila the Stockbroker, Matt Abbott, Andrew Blair, Simon Blood, Janine Booth, Rob Casey, Owen Collins, Mark Coverdale, Rick Dove, Maria Ferguson, Kevin P.
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The Labour Grassroots touring performance truck hits Hastings, and Janine will be poeting, alongside performances from comedians and a speech from Jeremy Corbyn.
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Janine will be poeting and compering and the annual spectacular from the fabulous funky punky feminists at Loud Women.
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Janine provides the poetry at this fundraising event for Grantham Labour Party's community hub.
Other attractions include a barbecue, speakers and horses.
Venue: Dunkirk Fram, NG33 5DU
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A guest poet! Open mic! Ranting, rhyming and revolting from your host Janine Booth.
At The Royal Oak, 3 Station Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2DA.
Guest poets:
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This drop the disorder poetry evening is brought to you by A Disorder 4 Everyone and supported by Onlinevents.
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Janine returns to the award-winning Punk in Drublic, to regale Manchester with her ranting, rhyming and revolting. All door fees go to Mustard Tree Homelessness charity.
Venue to be confirmed.
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