Live Performance, TED Talks & Key Notes

“Wow, mind blowing, searingly powerful!” David Shukman, Former BBC Science Editor

“It was a pleasure to attend the Hot Poets event at Lyra Festival. What you are doing and what you have already achieved for the planet is incredible. I left feeling really inspired. “ Amy Hornsby, Teacher, Bristol

“When you said you were going to read a poem, I thought I’d zone out and stare at a tree, but the theme of intergenerational concern and action was actually very moving.” – Senior Conservationist, Somerset Wildlife Trust

”I was blown away by the positivity and creativity on offer, where doom and gloom is often the norm.” Katie Brandwood, Soil Association

“Hot Poets is a massively inspiring project – for the public as well as artists. It draws people in, gives messages of hope and calls to action – empowering all those involved.” Testament, Writer, MC & World Record Holding Beatboxer

Facilitation, Workshops & Audience Poems

“Hot Poets are so cool!… Amazing facilitation” – Youssef Nassef, Director of Adaptation , UNFCCC

“Fun, engaging, loved the poetry. A great way to see new sides of your colleagues.” Whale & Dolphin Conservation Away Day

“Thank you so much for bringing art to the event and letting us express.” Ricardo Gonzalez Hernandez, Mexico, COP28 delegate

“I am so amazed about how much power few words can have. This is the narrative we need to drive change. Thank you for organising these cool interactive events.” Cristina Beinel Aparicio, Spain, COP28 delegate

“It was really brilliant to see creativity embedded into the Conscious Planet event and I was incredibly impressed with the audience engagement (both from an academic and creative perspective).” Rosie Kelly, Cultural Programme Associate Producer, University of Oxford

“Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem and, more generally, for just how incredible both of you were at the event!” Nayanika Mathur, Associate Professor in Anthropology, University of Oxford

“Our climate-tech festival 🔥THE HEAT was enriched by the joyous session led by the Hot Poets, which got everybody involved in a beautiful creative moment. Strongly recommended.” – David Rowan, Festival curator and Founder of the VOYAGERS community

“Wow the poem captured our collective experience so beautifully, it was amazing to be part of it and watch Hot Poets at work” – Participant feedback, Somerset Wildlife Trust networking event

“The Learners had a great time and we love the poem that was created. We are taking it to our next poetry session so one of the lads can read it out to the room as a confidence booster.” Able 2 Achieve

“Wasn’t expecting to start my morning crying in the office. Such an amazing powerful poem.” – Staff feedback, SWT

“Liv opened and closed our event so effectively, setting the tone for the day. Her process was incredible to watch! Our poem has since been read at staff days, events and sent to our MPs, so it continues to make an impact.” – Bryony Slaymaker, Wilder Communities Manager, Somerset Wildlife Trust

On the Spot Poetry at Conferences

“Unforgettably brilliant. As you could tell, I adored it. Thank you.” Jan Stannard, CEO, Heal Rewilding

“The poem Liv crafted from our discussions was beautiful, capturing the soul of the entire event perfectly.” – Shona Eagles, STAART Graduate Ambassador, University of Greenwich.

“It was absolutely fantastic to have Hot Poets with us and the poem performance really capped off a brilliant day.” – Dr Christopher Turner, Senior Lecturer in Food Systems & Public Health Nutrition, University of Greenwich

“What an unbelievable talent – to condense the UKELA conference into a poem that captures our day on Friday.”👏 – UKELA (UK Environmental Law Association)

“Such a pleasure to have you with us again! While thinking on your feet is second nature to UKELA members, absorbing complex sessions all day, condensing and consolidating information to create a poetic summary… a completely different skill set which the fabulous Liv Torc applies and delivers so brilliantly. Thank you!” – Pippa heggie, UKELA

“A highlight of #UKELA2024 for me is Liv Torc’s well-observed, funny and powerful poem. Communication stood out as a key theme – what a fantastic example here.” Pamela Hall, Hollis

“Brilliant. So powerful just to read it. So much more powerful to hear Liv Torc perform it in the evening after we spent the day discussing and debating all these complex and thorny legal issues. Thank you Liv.” – Simon Tilling, Environmental Lawyer

“Liv Torc does not disappoint! Brilliant performance on the day (almost on the spot!), quirky, on point, funny yet bringing so many important issues to the centre of attention – love it!” Malgorzata Hussain, FHEA

“While we now countdown to the 2025 Conference, all hands must be on deck to #SaveTheEnvironment. Lawyers in particular must remember that Liv Torc has charged us to do more, [as the world. needs ‘more chewables; ideas with bite, laws with might, because the challenge of Net Zero is an SUV, and the parking space for the future of humanity is tight!'” Mabel Omolola DEMOKUN

Commissions & Bespoke Projects

“Chris, your commitment and vision enabled the project to have great depth artistically as well as resonating hugely with the audience.” – Sam McShane Creative Director, Manchester Camerata

“I’m a bit speechless, because Dizraeli came here for a morning and he’s captured 17 years of my existence.” – Fred Price, Farmer, Somerset

“We Are the Seeds is a powerful and moving piece of art that masterfully combines poetry with the critical message of seed sovereignty in the face of the climate crisis… It’s a reminder that the fight for biodiversity is not just a scientific challenge but a deeply human one. Truly thought-provoking and inspiring!” – INTERNATIONAL ART FILM FESTIVAL

“A unique piece of poetry to help us get a deeper sense of what regenerative farming means.” Jimi Famurewa, BBC Radio 4

“I absolutely love the poem – it made me cry the first time I listened, as it encapsulates the magic of hedgelaying and the connections it brings between people and the landscape.” – Annie Heslop, The Tree Council

“Many of us, including myself, have been deeply moved by the work Hot Poets has done in translating the day to day actions of farmers into poetry… helping us relay our messages and actions to a wider audience, giving us further impact and enabling us to deliver better actions for farming, nature, food, and climate.” Martin Lines, CEO of Nature Friendly Farming Network