Tahmina is a British-Bangladeshi, Geordie spoken word poet, producer, facilitator and creative practitioner. She has been awarded the ‘ABC Arts and Culture Award’ twice for her innovative and thought-provoking creations, and commitment to supporting the community through her work. Tahmina is the founder and host of poetry night, Freespill which has collaborated with Gem Art’s Masala Festival twice. Tahmina has been mentored by world renowned poets; Hollie McNish and Deanna Rodger. She has headlined poetry nights across the region and performed on large platforms such as the BBC and The Glasshouse.

Poetry has played a significant role in Tahmina's life, it gave her the tools to navigate through extremely challenging times and became an anchor for her own mental well-being. Now through her workshops Tahmina aims to pass on those very tools to others and uses poetry as a means to encourage positive change. Tahmina’s writing is generally influenced by identity, culture, social events and life as a mother. @iam.tahminaali.poet