Katie Ailes
@katieailes.bsky.social
Poet, researcher, educator, dancer. Co-Director, I Am Loud CIC. 2023 Glastonbury Poet in Residence. she/her.
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Announcing our feature for next week's open mic, the one, the only...SPENCER MASON!
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Announcing our feature for next week's open mic, the one, the only...SPENCER MASON!
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
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Katie Ailes performs “Outwith” at @iamloudpro.bsky.social in Dumfries in 2022:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
Katie Ailes - Outwith || Spoken Word Poetry ||
YouTube video by I Am Loud Productions
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November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Katie Ailes performs “Outwith” at @iamloudpro.bsky.social in Dumfries in 2022:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
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‘outwith’: preposition: outside; beyond. A term unique to Scotland.
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
‘outwith’: preposition: outside; beyond. A term unique to Scotland.
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
Dean is one of the most exciting new voices to emerge from the Edinburgh spoken word scene in the past few years, and this poem is a powerhouse. Well worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4H1...
October 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Dean is one of the most exciting new voices to emerge from the Edinburgh spoken word scene in the past few years, and this poem is a powerhouse. Well worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4H1...
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ICYMI, our new Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan featured on BBC Radio 4's The Verb last weekend!
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
BBC Radio 4 - The Verb, Maria Popova, Aditya Narayan, Kimberly Campanello, DM Black
Ian McMillan with Maria Popova, Aditya Narayan, Kimberly Campanello, and DM Black.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
ICYMI, our new Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan featured on BBC Radio 4's The Verb last weekend!
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
Had an absolute blast hosting this last night - always a joy when the Bad Betty team rolls into town!
Whoa Bad Betty, what a show!!!
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our special show with Bad Betty Press, and a huge thanks to our poets @fxmpoetry.bsky.social, Agata Maslowska, @antoshwojcik.bsky.social & @mollynaylor.bsky.social, plus @jackhinksmusic.bsky.social on guitar!
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our special show with Bad Betty Press, and a huge thanks to our poets @fxmpoetry.bsky.social, Agata Maslowska, @antoshwojcik.bsky.social & @mollynaylor.bsky.social, plus @jackhinksmusic.bsky.social on guitar!
October 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Had an absolute blast hosting this last night - always a joy when the Bad Betty team rolls into town!
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TONIGHT! Don't miss our special showcase with Bad Betty Press, featuring the spectacular lineup of @mollynaylor.bsky.social @antoshwojcik.bsky.social @fxmpoetry.bsky.social & Agata Maslowska!
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
TONIGHT! Don't miss our special showcase with Bad Betty Press, featuring the spectacular lineup of @mollynaylor.bsky.social @antoshwojcik.bsky.social @fxmpoetry.bsky.social & Agata Maslowska!
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
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Our fourth and final performer for tomorrow night's special Loud Poets x Bad Betty Press Showcase is the amazing Francis-Xavier Mukiibi @fxmpoetry.bsky.social!
7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry
7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Our fourth and final performer for tomorrow night's special Loud Poets x Bad Betty Press Showcase is the amazing Francis-Xavier Mukiibi @fxmpoetry.bsky.social!
7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry
7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry
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The next poet joining the line-up for our show on the 16th at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social is Agata Maslowska!
Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The next poet joining the line-up for our show on the 16th at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social is Agata Maslowska!
Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/hYy3R15ltGY
From Culain Wood, a thought-provoking poem about the dogs barking in all of our lives.
Learn more about Culain Wood's work via www.instagram.com/culainwoodth...
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/hYy3R15ltGY
From Culain Wood, a thought-provoking poem about the dogs barking in all of our lives.
Learn more about Culain Wood's work via www.instagram.com/culainwoodth...
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/hYy3R15ltGY
From Culain Wood, a thought-provoking poem about the dogs barking in all of our lives.
Learn more about Culain Wood's work via www.instagram.com/culainwoodth...
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/hYy3R15ltGY
From Culain Wood, a thought-provoking poem about the dogs barking in all of our lives.
Learn more about Culain Wood's work via www.instagram.com/culainwoodth...
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
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Our Open Mic is tonight!
We are back at our new venue, the Scottish Storytelling Centre with the incredible feature Angela Yausheva!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Enjoy a few snaps from last Open Mic.
We are back at our new venue, the Scottish Storytelling Centre with the incredible feature Angela Yausheva!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Enjoy a few snaps from last Open Mic.
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our Open Mic is tonight!
We are back at our new venue, the Scottish Storytelling Centre with the incredible feature Angela Yausheva!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Enjoy a few snaps from last Open Mic.
We are back at our new venue, the Scottish Storytelling Centre with the incredible feature Angela Yausheva!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Enjoy a few snaps from last Open Mic.
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Catch Angela Yausheva featuring at our open mic tonight!
FREE & unticketed; just rock up! 6:30 doors for a 7pm start at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
FREE & unticketed; just rock up! 6:30 doors for a 7pm start at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Catch Angela Yausheva featuring at our open mic tonight!
FREE & unticketed; just rock up! 6:30 doors for a 7pm start at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
FREE & unticketed; just rock up! 6:30 doors for a 7pm start at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
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“Stage is my safe space where I can be unapologetically myself.”
Poet Angela Yausheva speaks to theQR about confession, connection and her upcoming @iamloudpro.bsky.social appearance (13 Oct - Scottish Storytelling Centre).
Read → wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpdO
#SpokenWord #AngelaYausheva #LoudPoets
Poet Angela Yausheva speaks to theQR about confession, connection and her upcoming @iamloudpro.bsky.social appearance (13 Oct - Scottish Storytelling Centre).
Read → wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpdO
#SpokenWord #AngelaYausheva #LoudPoets
Interview: Angela Yausheva on Stage, Song and Loud Poets
In this interview, poet Angela Yausheva discusses her confessional style and upcoming Loud Poets performance at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 13 October.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
“Stage is my safe space where I can be unapologetically myself.”
Poet Angela Yausheva speaks to theQR about confession, connection and her upcoming @iamloudpro.bsky.social appearance (13 Oct - Scottish Storytelling Centre).
Read → wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpdO
#SpokenWord #AngelaYausheva #LoudPoets
Poet Angela Yausheva speaks to theQR about confession, connection and her upcoming @iamloudpro.bsky.social appearance (13 Oct - Scottish Storytelling Centre).
Read → wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpdO
#SpokenWord #AngelaYausheva #LoudPoets
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Our Open Mic is back next week!
With our fabulous feature Angela Yausheva!
Angela Yausheva is a spoken word artist, whose work delves into resilience, identity, and the intricacies of self-discovery.
The event is free and open to poets of all ages and experience.
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
With our fabulous feature Angela Yausheva!
Angela Yausheva is a spoken word artist, whose work delves into resilience, identity, and the intricacies of self-discovery.
The event is free and open to poets of all ages and experience.
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
October 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our Open Mic is back next week!
With our fabulous feature Angela Yausheva!
Angela Yausheva is a spoken word artist, whose work delves into resilience, identity, and the intricacies of self-discovery.
The event is free and open to poets of all ages and experience.
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
With our fabulous feature Angela Yausheva!
Angela Yausheva is a spoken word artist, whose work delves into resilience, identity, and the intricacies of self-discovery.
The event is free and open to poets of all ages and experience.
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/PthawMBydZ0
From Lucas Sheridan, a gorgeous poem about poetry, textiles, and finding yourself in the making.
Learn more about Lucas Sheridan's work via linktr.ee/lucaspoet
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/PthawMBydZ0
From Lucas Sheridan, a gorgeous poem about poetry, textiles, and finding yourself in the making.
Learn more about Lucas Sheridan's work via linktr.ee/lucaspoet
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/PthawMBydZ0
From Lucas Sheridan, a gorgeous poem about poetry, textiles, and finding yourself in the making.
Learn more about Lucas Sheridan's work via linktr.ee/lucaspoet
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/PthawMBydZ0
From Lucas Sheridan, a gorgeous poem about poetry, textiles, and finding yourself in the making.
Learn more about Lucas Sheridan's work via linktr.ee/lucaspoet
We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
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Interested in learning how to host events? Join us 21st Nov at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for a FREE workshop on compering technique led by @katieailes.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social!
Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...
Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...
October 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Interested in learning how to host events? Join us 21st Nov at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for a FREE workshop on compering technique led by @katieailes.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social!
Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...
Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...
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We're kicking off the fourth year of our Loud Poets Slam Series 22nd of November, 6pm, at the Pleasance as part of @ptbopoetry.bsky.social!
The first of 10 Heats to qualify for our £3000 Slam Final!
Slam tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
Slam sign-ups: forms.gle/SzPhgxDjR9xh...
The first of 10 Heats to qualify for our £3000 Slam Final!
Slam tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
Slam sign-ups: forms.gle/SzPhgxDjR9xh...
October 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We're kicking off the fourth year of our Loud Poets Slam Series 22nd of November, 6pm, at the Pleasance as part of @ptbopoetry.bsky.social!
The first of 10 Heats to qualify for our £3000 Slam Final!
Slam tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
Slam sign-ups: forms.gle/SzPhgxDjR9xh...
The first of 10 Heats to qualify for our £3000 Slam Final!
Slam tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
Slam sign-ups: forms.gle/SzPhgxDjR9xh...
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/yuUJshVYqok
From Zara Sehar, a moving ode to her father.
Learn more about Zara's work: www.instagram.com/Spokenbysehar
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for the poets in the final round.
Learn more: www.jackhinks.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/yuUJshVYqok
From Zara Sehar, a moving ode to her father.
Learn more about Zara's work: www.instagram.com/Spokenbysehar
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for the poets in the final round.
Learn more: www.jackhinks.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/yuUJshVYqok
From Zara Sehar, a moving ode to her father.
Learn more about Zara's work: www.instagram.com/Spokenbysehar
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for the poets in the final round.
Learn more: www.jackhinks.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/yuUJshVYqok
From Zara Sehar, a moving ode to her father.
Learn more about Zara's work: www.instagram.com/Spokenbysehar
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for the poets in the final round.
Learn more: www.jackhinks.co.uk
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/angFOdIrLN4
At our Grand Slam Final, Doroti Polgar flipped the script and gave the audience some well-earned praise.
Learn more about Doroti Polgar's work via www.instagram.com/polgardoroti...
We're so grateful to the EIBF. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/angFOdIrLN4
At our Grand Slam Final, Doroti Polgar flipped the script and gave the audience some well-earned praise.
Learn more about Doroti Polgar's work via www.instagram.com/polgardoroti...
We're so grateful to the EIBF. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/angFOdIrLN4
At our Grand Slam Final, Doroti Polgar flipped the script and gave the audience some well-earned praise.
Learn more about Doroti Polgar's work via www.instagram.com/polgardoroti...
We're so grateful to the EIBF. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/angFOdIrLN4
At our Grand Slam Final, Doroti Polgar flipped the script and gave the audience some well-earned praise.
Learn more about Doroti Polgar's work via www.instagram.com/polgardoroti...
We're so grateful to the EIBF. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
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We're so excited to be bringing you this ridiculous line-up of poets on the 16th of October at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.
Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627
Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!
Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627
Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're so excited to be bringing you this ridiculous line-up of poets on the 16th of October at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.
Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627
Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!
Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627
Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!
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Actual science actually working. Experts being expert. Some good news in dark times.
September 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Actual science actually working. Experts being expert. Some good news in dark times.
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We're delighted to be teaming up with Summerhall Arts this November for this special event! We're bringing together artists, producers & funders to explore the many routes into building & sustaining a career in spoken word poetry in Scotland.
FREE, ticketed: www.summerhallarts.co.uk/event/career...
FREE, ticketed: www.summerhallarts.co.uk/event/career...
September 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We're delighted to be teaming up with Summerhall Arts this November for this special event! We're bringing together artists, producers & funders to explore the many routes into building & sustaining a career in spoken word poetry in Scotland.
FREE, ticketed: www.summerhallarts.co.uk/event/career...
FREE, ticketed: www.summerhallarts.co.uk/event/career...
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Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan