Hollie McNish is an award-winning poet, author, and spoken word artist from the UK, celebrated for her unflinching honesty and relatable storytelling.
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Hollie McNish is an award-winning poet, author, and spoken word artist from the UK, celebrated for her unflinching honesty and relatable storytelling. Known for tackling themes like motherhood, feminism, social inequality, and love, Hollie’s work resonates deeply with audiences of all ages. Her poetry collections, including Plum (2017) and Slug… and Other Things I’ve Been Told to Hate (2021), have received widespread acclaim, blending humour, vulnerability, and incisive social commentary. Her poem “Embarrassed,” addressing societal attitudes towards breastfeeding, went viral, cementing her reputation as a fearless voice for change.
Hollie is a captivating live performer, having graced stages at major UK festivals like Glastonbury and Hay Festival, as well as intimate literary events across the country. She was the first poet to record an album at Abbey Road Studios and has collaborated with artists such as Kate Tempest and Scroobius Pip. Whether on stage or in print, Hollie McNish continues to inspire and challenge through her powerful words and authentic voice.
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