# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the opening session of the VOCE BOOKS (CLUB) for 2026.About this EventJoin us for the opening session of the VOCE BOOKS (CLUB) for 2026 where we’ll be training our literary gaze for the very first time on the Mediterranean island of Malta with the award-winning BEFORE THE ROCKET by LORANNE VELLA, translated from Maltese by KAT STORACE & published by PRASPAR PRESS.Malta, 2064.The island is being battered by rising waves and scorching heat. The Italian regime has colonised Malta and is using it as a base for their space exploration programme. Following the tragic death of his grandmother and mentor, the famous photographer Rika Dimech, Petrel sets off in search of her roots, initially only planning to spend a couple of weeks on the occupied island. He soon finds himself entwined in its past, present and future, always gravitating towards the same house in the village of Ħaż-Żebbuġ…BEFORE THE ROCKET is a masterful work of speculative fiction that launches readers on a gripping journey through time in pursuit of freedom.LORANNE VELLA is a Maltese writer, translator & performer based in Brussels. She has won the Malta National Book Council's National Book Prize several times, including Best Novel in Maltese or English for ‘Rokit’ and ‘Marta Marta’. She is co-editor of the Maltese-language literary journal Aphroconfuso.TICKETS: £12 book & entrySpaces are limited & offered on a first-come-first-served basis, so we kindly ask that you reserve your ticket by purchasing a copy of the book here on our Eventbrite page, link in bio. We will notify you via email when the book is ready to collect.VOCE BOOKS is located at 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth with step-free access via BRIG Café. For further enquiries about the event, or to discuss any other access requirements please email info@vocebooks.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/voce-books-club-before-the-rocket/100001977131075269
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, workshops, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Voce Books
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 12, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Voce Books
- **lat**: 52.4784519
- **long**: -1.8896217
- **full address**: Voce Books, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET being held?
  - **A:** VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET takes place on Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Voce Books, 54-57 Allison Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET?
  - **A:** Tickets for VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET are priced at GBP 12 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBook & entryGBP 12Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET?
  - **A:** VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET is organized by Voce Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): BEFORE THE ROCKET sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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