# Event Details - **Event Name**: New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: New Age of Decay brings their unique collision of spoken word and sonic assault to Margate. Born in the depths of Beijing's Covid lockdowns, this post-punk poetry collaboration between musician The Slow Blade and writer NotAnotherPoet creates a soundtrack for Britain's strange days—dry, cutting verses layered over cold electronic beats and chainsaw guitars. Now based between Yorkshire and Kent, they deliver unflinching commentary wrapped in hypnotic soundscapes. Hugh Reed and the Velvet Underpants have shared stages with The Fall, Half Man Half Biscuit, Mogwai, and Simple Minds. They've toured extensively across the UK and Europe, with Hugh famously invited by Deborah Harry to support Blondie on 11 dates—culminating in a live duet of "Waiting for the Man" that even got Lou Reed's attention. Self-described as "multi talentless," Hugh has appeared in Trainspotting, worked with Jackie Chan, and lived in Beijing, where he recorded his album Ni fa feng le ma? (R U Crazy?). Expect wit, irreverence, and songs that stick. T.M/O is a formidable female lyricist and spoken word artist—"Mike Skinner meets Mighty Boosh, they have a child and she grows up to be a beautiful woman." Fresh from surviving a medical crisis that left her with 28 staples and 9 major surgeries, she's transformed her ordeal into a two-part concept album. Her work spans drum and bass, Spanish guitar, industrial, and opera—no hooks, no chorus, no safety. Judge for Mind over Matter National Slam and featured at Factory International, T.M/O breaks open the dark, unpacks it, plays with it, and leaves it on the floor. Moving, provocative, politically charged. Sarah Ogilvie is a poet from Thanet. Inspired by ‘Ladybird 4a Things We Do’ Sarah wrote her first poem at the age of 57, her second aged 58 and has kept going since then. Expect observational poetry with a wry eye and a dose of mischief. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/margate/new-age-of-decay-an-evening-of-post-punk-poetry-irreverent-scottish-swagger-and-visceral-spoken-word/200029419338058 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 45 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Margate - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 2A Eastern Esplanade, CT9 2LB Cliftonville, United Kingdom - **lat**: 51.39103 - **long**: 1.39933 - **full address**: 2A Eastern Esplanade, CT9 2LB Cliftonville, United Kingdom, 2a Eastern Esplanade, Margate, CT9 2, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/18ddc7a752b0ef3d05c70ec38af24dde0ad4e6f1e81e3cfea9aa624da8067fb3-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc797876-gmir?v=1770290355 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word being held? - **A:** New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2A Eastern Esplanade, CT9 2LB Cliftonville, United Kingdom, 2a Eastern Esplanade, Margate, CT9 2, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word? - **A:** New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word is organized by Tom Thumb Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** New Age of Decay An evening of post-punk poetry, irreverent Scottish swagger & visceral spoken word 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 Margate, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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