Translation power couple Barbara Bogoczek and Tony Howard share their music, film and poetry recommendations for you to #KatchUp with.
Tony Howard is Professor of English at the University of Warwick. Barbara Bogoczek is a translator and interpreter based in London. Their joint translations include works by Tadeusz Różewicz, Ewa Lipska, Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska and Stanisław Wyspiański. For #PolishCultureKatchUp they recorded a short podcast about the poetry of Janusz Różewicz, Krzysztof Kieslowski’s films, and music of Zbigniew Preisner or band Dagadana.
Listen to the whole podcast here and watch the stunning music video from Dagadana below.
Polish Culture Festival in the UK @
The Polish Social and Cultural Centre (POSK) and the Pomysłodalnia Foundation have launched an open call for UK-based Polish poets and artists to join the inaugural "Polish, Very Polish" festival in London from 12–20 September 2026. Submissions for the digital anthology and live poetry slam are open until 31 July 2026.
12
09.2026
20
09.2026
Events, Literature
Tomasz Zyrmont Quartet performance at Toulouse Lautrec
Acclaimed pianist and composer Tomasz Zyrmont presents music from his acclaimed new album London Manifest in an evening of contemporary jazz, original compositions and inspired improvisation.
15
08.2026
Events, Music
Three Panufnik Composers 🗓
One legendary musical family, two completely different genres. Classical composer Roxanna Panufnik and electronic producer Jem "Stone" Panufnik have officially teamed up, blending acoustic tradition with modern soundscapes in a stunning new collaborative release.
04
09.2026
Music, News