Mat Lloyd

When you’ve been watching too much Ben Koppl aka @rollersurfer !! Sorry mine didn’t look that good but I’m trying 😆 Thanks for filming @ukoldschool @gentlemensclubftr @blastskates #skateboarding #gentlemensclub #skatelife @xchemel (at XC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqXne6AMgrY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Was an honour to perform at the London premier of ‘A Land For Everyone’, I also got to host the Q&A with @rachelsarahm @neonstash & @lynders !! So many friendly faces and skate legends in the audience, what an inspiring night! Big shout to @redbulluk @mpbcom @neighbourhoodskateclub @the.wanderlust.women for sharing stories & making it happen! #spokenword #poetry #poem #skateboarding #skatelife #skate #artist #creative (at Covent Garden, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj7akawsS3v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Birthday Ralphie 😘 (at Bilbao, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjoOT64sbl4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I know my contact lens is around here somewhere? 📸 @shibmwilson #holiday #majorca (at Port de Pollença) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPiO5wsfIy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Last Saturday was amazing and humbling. Amazing to see so many old faces but also humbling to see that 15 (ish) years later the next generation is keeping the culture alive!! Big thanks to @the_hemel_crew for inviting me to be part of the annual jam! It’s good to know the skate park is in good hands. It was also great to catch up with @peabmx (and a lot of the old crew) it’s been too long but our legacy lives on!! #hemelskates #skateboarding #skatelife #metalmecca #supportyourlocalscene (at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiDQAczsRLh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A couple of front smiths from tonight’s @gentlemensclubftr session in the 28 degree Dunstable heeeat!!! 📸 @grandmasterfish #skateboarding #skatelife #skate (at Dunstable Skatepark) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChqSGettNx4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

How to submit your work to @boardsandbards Are you a skateboarder who writes poetry, rhymes or songs? Then we need you!! We are looking for poems and artwork on the subject of skateboarding and / or mental health to be included in the first ‘Boards and Bards’ anthology! Please send your poems / artwork to [email protected] The deadline for submissions is the 9th of September! All profits go to the amazing @itsokayproj Let’s make this happen!! #skateboarding #spokenword #boardsandbards #poetry (at Milton Keynes) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgz8dJts_-Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday was inspiring these three absolutely smashed it!! Can’t thank everyone involved in making it happen enough. So many amazing artists on a day filled with skateboarding, art and poetry!! Perfect. @clown_skateboards @ypoets @nbnumeric @altar_skate_shop @se15sk8 @hotel_skateshop @schoolofskateuk @eloweeese and #clowninaction #londonskate #londonskateboarding #openjam #skatejam #skateboardlessons #poetryfestivial #litfest #literaryfest #lemnsissay #bromley #bromleyevents #bromleyartsfestival #bromleyskateboarding #skatelondon (at Church House Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgrzC9Msmex/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What is @boardsandbards ? Boards and Bards is a biannual poetry anthology by skateboarders from around the UK and the world. All profits from the sales of each collection are donated to skate led community projects. Who do we support? All profits from the sales of the first collection will be donated to the amazing…. @itsokayproj Why the “It’s OKAY Project” Started as a zine focused on highlighting / documenting / sharing mental health experiences alongside a celebration of all things creative, believing creativity can be a beneficial tool to support well being. Now they run artistic workshops with the aim to inspire, educate and create a safe place for people to talk & make. All money raised will go towards helping the project continue their work and expand their reach! Want to get involved? We are looking for skateboarding poets and artists to submit poems and/or art on the subjects of skating and mental health. Please DM us for more info! Lets make this happen!!!! #supportyourlocalartist #skateboarding #skatelife #skate https://www.instagram.com/p/CgmPj5TsCqg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Really stoked to be performing at @ypoets & @Clown_Skateboards day of skate, art and poetry this Saturday (30th July) at Church House Gardens in Bromley. The day will end in the Church House Gardens Amphitheatre where I’m privileged to be performing alongside an amazing collection of poets; Lemn Sissay, Theresa Lola, Abena Essah, Makella Ama, Carlos Mauricio Rojas, Georgie Jones, Laura Zuwa, Judd Otene, Dominic Leonard and Gem Baskerville. Lessons and workshops need to be booked prior to the day but they are all free. Skate Lessons can be booked online at 🔗 www.schoolofskate.co.uk/clownjam Poetry Writing and Skateboard Painting workshops can be booked online from 6pm 18/07 at 🔗 www.ypoets.co.uk No booking is required for the evening of poetry, simply turn up and enjoy yourself! Doors 5:30 for a 6:00 performance within the historic Amphitheatre of Church House Gardens, Bromley Town Centre. 11:30am - 8:30pm 🍺 FULLY-LICENCED BAR @sissaylemn @gembaskerville @juddlikemudd @nbnumeric @altar_skate_shop @se15sk8 @hotel_skateshop @schoolofskateuk @eloweeese and #clowninaction #londonskate #londonskateboarding #openjam #skatejam #skateboardlessons #poetryfestivial #litfest #literaryfest #lemnsissay #bromley #bromleyevents #bromleyartsfestival #bromleyskateboarding #skatelondon (at Church House Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgln4DAMvkT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When life gives you lemons, go skateboarding! 📸 @jamesnorthphoto #skateboarding #skatelife #waffleclub @gentlemensclubftr @boardsandbards (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgPgWeLsJTi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Really stoked to be performing at @ypoets & @Clown_Skateboards day of skate, art and poetry on the 30th July at Church House Gardens in Bromley with their mates at @nbnumeric @altar_skate_shop @se15sk8 @hotel_skateshop @schoolofskateuk @eloweeese and #clowninaction A day of skate lessons, skate jam, skateboard painting workshops and poetry workshops, plus storytelling for the kids. The day will end in the Church House Gardens Amphitheatre where @ypoets will be hosting a collection of established poets who and have chosen some great young and up and coming poets that need to be heard including: Lemn Sissay, Theresa Lola, Mat Lloyd, Abena Essah, Makella Ama, Carlos Mauricio Rojas, Georgie Jones, Laura Zuwa, Judd Otene, Dominic Leonard and Gem Baskerville. Lessons and workshops need to be booked prior to the day but they are all free. Skate Lessons can be booked online at 🔗 www.schoolofskate.co.uk/clownjam Poetry Writing and Skateboard Painting workshops can be booked online from 6pm 18/07 at 🔗 www.ypoets.co.uk No booking is required for the evening of poetry, simply turn up and enjoy yourself! Doors 5:30 for a 6:00 performance within the historic Amphitheatre of Church House Gardens, Bromley Town Centre. 11:30am - 8:30pm 🍺 FULLY-LICENCED BAR 🍕 FOOD VENDORS 🎭 PUNCH & JUDY 📚 STORYTELLING Thanks to @njytang for the artwork 🙏 #londonskate #londonskateboarding #openjam #skatejam #skateboardlessons #poetryfestivial #litfest #literaryfest #lemnsissay #bromley #bromleyevents #bromleyartsfestival #bromleyskateboarding #skatelondon (at London Borough of Bromley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgOfmwyMHKI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Really stoked to be performing at @ypoets & @Clown_Skateboards day of skate, art and poetry on the 30th July at Church House Gardens in Bromley with their mates at @nbnumeric @altar_skate_shop @se15sk8 @hotel_skateshop @schoolofskateuk @eloweeese and #clowninaction A day of skate lessons, skate jam, skateboard painting workshops and poetry workshops, plus storytelling for the kids. The day will end in the Church House Gardens Amphitheatre where @ypoets will be hosting a collection of established poets who and have chosen some great young and up and coming poets that need to be heard including: Lemn Sissay, Theresa Lola, Mat Lloyd, Abena Essah, Makella Ama, Carlos Mauricio Rojas, Georgie Jones, Laura Zuwa, Judd Otene, Dominic Leonard and Gem Baskerville. Lessons and workshops need to be booked prior to the day but they are all free. Skate Lessons can be booked online at 🔗 www.schoolofskate.co.uk/clownjam Poetry Writing and Skateboard Painting workshops can be booked online from 6pm 18/07 at 🔗 www.ypoets.co.uk No booking is required for the evening of poetry, simply turn up and enjoy yourself! Doors 5:30 for a 6:00 performance within the historic Amphitheatre of Church House Gardens, Bromley Town Centre. 11:30am - 8:30pm 🍺 FULLY-LICENCED BAR 🍕 FOOD VENDORS 🎭 PUNCH & JUDY 📚 STORYTELLING Thanks to @njytang for the artwork 🙏 #londonskate #londonskateboarding #openjam #skatejam #skateboardlessons #poetryfestivial #litfest #literaryfest #lemnsissay #bromley #bromleyevents #bromleyartsfestival #bromleyskateboarding #skatelondon (at Bromley, Bromley, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgOfXQtMrUp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I hold in my hands the last available copies of my book ‘What You Missed’ as published by the now defunct Stour Valley Publishing that closed its doors earlier this year. These are the final few copies that will ever be available as put out by SVP! To get your hands on a piece of history (we’ll mine anyway) click the link in my bio. When these are gone, they really are gone!!! #poetry #spokenword #skaterpoet #poem #performancepoetry #supportyourlocalartist (at Stony Stratford) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfpUkSMsLaG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today is the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell fire that ripped through the North Kensington tower block on 14th June, 2017, leaving 72 people dead. Five years later the criminal investigation is still incomplete and thousands of people are still living in buildings covered in flammable cladding. #grenfell #grenfelltower #grenfelltowerfire #spokenword #poem #poet #poetsofinstagram #justiceforgrenfell (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cex8dtTsJ1v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Absolutely stoked to come home to a package from the good folks @haveagdtrip !! I won it in a competition just before I went to Spain and it’s finally in my hands!! I love the vibe these folks are bringing to skateboarding and it doesn’t hurt that they are locals (ish)! Check them out at @haveagdtrip and their awesome website www.haveagdtrip.com #skateboarding #supportyourlocalscene #skatelife (at Milton Keynes) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cegx0T3sGPV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It was great while it lasted… 😘 (at Palma De Mallorca, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMQCprMgGB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=