He is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, but says he isn't ready for national treasure status.

John Cooper Clarke is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, and is responsible for the lyrics to one of the world's most streamed songs of recent years. But he has lost none of the ...

John Cooper Clarke is nicknamed the punk poet and the bard of Salford John Cooper Clarke is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, and is responsible for the lyrics to one of the ...

The bard of Salford is hitting the London Palladium and at the peak of his powers as the world’s only punk poet national treasure The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.

John Cooper Clarke, the bard of Salford, is hitting old London town again next week with a show at the Palladium, a venue still holds huge allure for the national treasure that is Mr Clarke.

Nia Archives has been named artist of the year at the Northern Music Awards held in Liverpool. The 25-year-old Leeds-born ...

Musician Nia Archives has been crowned artist of the year during a glitzy Northern Music Awards, held in Liverpool on ...

Nia Archives has been named artist of the year at the Northern Music Awards held in Liverpool. The 25-year-old Leeds-born singer, producer and DJ received her gong from YouTube star Charity Shop ...

Depeche Mode at Amsterdam Central station on 26th May 1981: Andrew Fletcher, Vince Clarke, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore. Picture: BSR Agency/Gentle Look via Getty Images At the end of 1981, lead ...