Future bard 'won't have to wait long'
We'll find out who will be the new Manx Bard at the end of the month.
Each year, the Island’s most worthy poet is appointed as Manx Bard via an annual competition.
The final stage of the process involves the potential bards meeting with a panel of judges.
Former bard Annie Kissack says after this meeting, the future bard won't have to wait long to find out if they've won:
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