So imagine: you've been shot into space. You're going to be counting the years on your fingers. To fill up some of your time, between the science and flying, what would you take - music or books? Or would you have to take both?

In 2004 we sparked a debate to get people thinking about their passion for music and words, how they work together and what they would like to see live and in the flesh. In 2006 we continued our search and, in music venues across the country, we once again put the words centre stage…

Phrased & Confused takes words and music and mixes them to create a delectable sensation for you music lovers and secret poetry penners alike. In October 2006 we took our last offering out on the road bringing together the exciting talents of Emma Pollock (of The Delgados fame), protest singer and narrative songwriter Chris T-T, the modern blues poetry of Brendan Cleary and the two man spoken word soundscapes of Sore Throat. They laid bare their words, beats, lyrics and rhymes in a diverse and intimate live show. To read more about our artists click here.

As part of Phrased & Confused we are offered forward thinkers, talented producers and enthusiastic trumpeters for the power of words the chance to put on their own events of this kind. check out our Calling live lit promoters page for more info.

Welcome one and all to Phrased & Confused. It's time to listen, discover and play in the space between the music and the words.

Click here to see where Phrased & Confused is played.