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Loud Poets: Best Regular UK Spoken Word Night 2023
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/2JvL7lblmdc

From Louie Gardiner, a poem pondering the physical process of writing and the risks and rewards of sharing one's work, performed at our October 2025 open mic.

Learn more about the Open Mic: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
January 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/y603_s-kHbo

At our October 2025 open mic, Eve Mumford performed this bold reminder of the importance of self-respect and empowerment.

Learn more about the Loud Poets Open Mic : scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/Y3aZVtcgzUE

From RJ Hunter, a gripping, important poem on dysphoria, visibility, and trans rights, performed at our September 2025 open mic.

Learn more about the Loud Poets Open Mic: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Announcing the amazing list of Slammers for our Glasgow Slam on Jan 9th at CCA Glasgow. Make sure to grab your tickets: www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/lo...
December 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/2WFpKVUvabg

From Gilad Zinman, some deeply moving reflections, divined from a wishing well.

Learn more about Gilad Zinman's work via www.instagram.com/lower_all_yo...

Thank you to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish spoken word scene.
December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/EkhZJgbhmVw

'This is the tale of a boy who cried but never learned to scream.' From Emily Briggs, a powerful retelling of the boy who cried wolf.

Learn more about Emily: www.instagram.com/emilygracebr...

More about our partner's on this event: pushtheboatout.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/xV6TzW50uqk

From Josh Cake, a powerful poem about climate change and the consequences of inaction.

Learn more about Josh via www.instagram.com/joshcakemusic

We were delighted to partner with Push the Boat Out Festival! Learn more at pushtheboatout.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Full Slam!
Watch here: youtu.be/pfEORRSt2dk

On 22rd November 2025, we held our Edinburgh Heat at the Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh in partnership with Push the Boat Out Festival!

We were delighted to partner with Push the Boat Out Festival on this event! Learn more at pushtheboatout.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/RAbVWO4oAoI

From Molly Knox, a tender poem about loneliness and celebration.

Learn more about Molly Knox's work via www.instagram.com/mollymoon28_

We were delighted to partner with Push the Boat Out Festival on this event! Learn more at pushtheboatout.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/qWjRUzFDV1o

From Beth Rose, a powerful poem on loss and the endurance of love.

Learn more about Beth: www.instagram.com/simplythebet...

Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for the poets in the final round. Learn more about Jack: www.jackhinks.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us 9th Jan to cheer, clap and holler as Glasgow’s top poets compete in the second of 10 heats for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry.

You have until the 23rd of December to signup to take part! forms.gle/BJFGyyWCMDri...

Stay tuned for an update on tickets going on sale soon!
December 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/ipN0RW8u1eg

In the final round of our Edinburgh 2025 Slam, Heather Rose performed this powerful poem pleading for understanding, empathy, and love.

We were delighted to partner with Push the Boat Out Festival on this event!
Learn more at pushtheboatout.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our last Open Mic of 2025 is TONIGHT!

With the phenominal feature, Dr Carly Brown!

If you missed it last time, heres a few pictures to set the scene for this evening.

The event is FREE, with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

Hope to see you tonight!
December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This morning we're wrapping up copies of our anthology to post out this afternoon! Thanks so much to everyone who's ordered one. If you're looking for a holiday gift for the poetry lover in your life (who might be you...) order now through our Etsy store: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1... #poetry
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/g5Y_bGuV2KY

In the final round of our Edinburgh Slam Heat, our Sacrificial Poet Lucas Sheridan performed this gorgeous ode to community, solidarity, and finding the beauty in quotidian moments.
December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/t6y5YrxfQck

From Steve A Poet, a moving poem on violent, displacement, and humanity, performed at our 10th November 2025 open mic.

Learn more about the Loud Poets Open Mic: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/7lckpcWQQEo

From Doroti Polgar, a moving poem on names, migration, and belonging, performed at our 10th November 2025 open mic!

Learn moreabout the Loud Poets Open Mic : scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our last Open Mic of 2025 is next week!
This will certainly be one to remember with feature poet, Dr Carly Brown!

Dr Carly Brown is an award-winning poet and fiction writer originally from Austin, Texas and now living in Edinburgh.

Learn more about Carly's work via carlyjbrown.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Loudcast is BACK!
Watch it here: youtu.be/__wkR9HfQyU
Or wherever you get your podcasts

Welcome back to the LoudCast! New host, RJ Hunter, brings the Loud Poets Podcast back with a BANG with an in-depth chat and slam analysis with former host and I Am Loud Creative Director, Kevin McLean!
November 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/ensthApFp-o

From Pepita Mwanga, a powerful poem written for the Young Women and Democracy Summit, performed at our October 2025 open mic!

Learn more about the Loud Poets Open Mic here: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're hiring! We're looking for a Social Media & Marketing Officer to join our team in the new year.

The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, 14th December 2025.

More information on the role and application details here: tinyurl.com/iamloudjob
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Here's a few small, independent publishers (and poets) who won't be doing Black Friday, but who do deserve your support. And where the money will be ending up with talented artists, rather than going into the pockets of multinationals. Ready? Here we go... /1
November 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Join us in person and online for this year's Metaphors for a Black Future! Writing with and the Practice of Permission with Foluke Taylor by & for Black writers. Check out the full details & register now:
scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/metaphors-fo...
Metaphors for a Black Future: Loose Ends: Explorations in Diasporic Writing Craft - 8 December & 13 December - Scottish BPOC Writers Network
Metaphors for a Black Future 2025, curated by Martha Adonai Williams.
scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org
November 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Poetic #findoftheday: performance by @katieailes.bsky.social
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/fr6q0pP6FAs

From Katie Ailes, a searing indictment of the Trump administration and a love letter to all those resisting.

Learn more about Kate: www.katieailes.com

Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment to this poem.
Learn about Jack's work: www.jackhinks.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The Loudcast is returning!

On November 30th we are launching the latest season of The Loudcast with NEW HOST, RJ Hunter!

The first guest is none other than the former host and creative director of I Am Loud, Kevin Mclean!

The Loudcast is available wherever good podcasts are found.
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM