Baden Sebastian Prince Jr., an Antiguan-born UK-based storyteller and poet with over three decades of experience, has received distinguished recognition for his artistic excellence. The University of East Anglia graduate was selected as headline performer for the prestigious Bardic Trials in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire—an honor reflecting his mastery of narrative arts.\n\nThe Bardic Council chair personally invited Prince for the culminating performance slot, describing him as \”a shining example of the Bardic Arts.\” His thirty-minute storytelling presentation, featuring traditional Caribbean folk tales and narratives of comeuppance, captivated the live audience and judges alike.\n\nEvent organizers praised Prince’s performance as demonstrating why he remains \”one of the most popular storytellers on the circuit,\\” noting his ability to enthrall listeners and provide a perfect conclusion to the evening’s entertainment. The council chair further commended his \”truly masterly telling\” in a personal congratulatory message.\n\nThe Bardic Trials, now in their fifteenth year, represent a unique competition where poets, storytellers, dramatists, and singer-songwriters compete for the civic title of Bard of Stony Stratford—an official position recognized by the Town Council and supported by the Lord Mayor’s office. The winner assumes responsibility for creating eight original works celebrating the town’s customs and achievements throughout their one-year tenure.\n\nThis year’s competition culminated with spoken word artist Abracadazra (Darren Paul) claiming the title after a closely contested final round against two accomplished poets. The event maintains tradition by featuring guest artists like Prince between competitive rounds.\n\nPrince’s credentials include extensive publication history spanning poetry chapbooks (\”The Shadow Dancer\”), short stories, literary magazine features, and Caribbean folk tales published in collaboration with Bloomsbury Press. His educational background includes Antigua Grammar School and honors degree in English and American Studies from the University of East Anglia.
Antiguan Baden Prince receives honouary literary recognition
