Beni Bánki
Poet, Slammer and Lyricist
As a teenager, Beni was already a prominent figure in the Hungarian YouTube scene—but at the same time, he was also into slam poetry, started writing verses, acting in series, and even trying his hand as a TV show host. A true "one-person startup," he not only built an enviable social media empire but is also pursuing a PhD in literary studies at ELTE. As a member of the KultUp team, he travels the country giving unconventional literature classes: with the works of classical authors and today's trap artists, he shows thousands of students that literature isn't dull or dusty, and that the greatest poets and performers are more than just faces on the pages of books.
If you’d like to meet him at the festival and ask your most burning questions, grab your ticket or if you’re a student or a teacher, sign up for a free pass.
