Following the announcement of the 2026 Magma Pamphlet Competition shortlist, we are delighted to feature a poem from each of the 10 shortlisted pamphlets. You can read the poems here : Competition - Shortlist Poems 2026 Many congratulations to all…
We are excited to be inviting submissions for Magma 98: the Doubt issue. We want you to explore doubt from a range of different angles and perspectives. This could mean poems that explore doubt in the truth. Is there something…
Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s pamphlet competition. We are pleased to announce the 10 shortlisted pamphlets as chosen by our judge Marjorie Lotfi: Ada’s Silent Word – Linda McDonald Anglia File – Flora Beagley Call Her the…
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh 20.11.26 6.30–8pm Book your free tickets here * Come celebrate the launch of this edition of Magma Poetry, one of the UK’s leading poetry magazines. This issue is themed entirely around Antarctic poetry: there will be readings,…
Theatreship. London Sunday, November 1 • 5 PM - 7:30 PM Book your tickets here Readings from poets featured in this stunning issue, paired with live music, ambient sounds and visuals from the Antarctic Part of Theatreship's guest nights…
In December 2019, our cover artist, the South African environmental photographer Jean Brundrit, travelled to Antarctica on a research ship. She spent two weeks photographing the world around her. Many of her photographs were taken using a specially crafted lens…
Magma Selected highlights a single poet who is emerging or whose work deserves to be better known, allowing us to publish a wider selection of poems. Our Selected Poet for Magma 96 is Elizabeth Bradfield and we are delighted to be…
Thank You! Enormous thanks to everyone who joined us at this very special event, launching Magma 95: Architecture at Pembroke Auditorium on Saturday, 17 October 2026! ** We would especially like to thank Angus Allman, Mark Wormald, and the Cambridge…
* Now open for entries in both categories * THE JUDGE'S PRIZE – poems of 11 to 50 lines THE EDITORS' PRIZE – poems of up to 10 lines Deadline 31 January 2027 11:59 pm GMT * This year the…
From Magma 95, Architecture Read the review here: Jessica Traynor reviews Hollie McNish, Pascale Petit and Keith Jarrett
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