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Scotland's premiere spoken word organisation
Loud Poets: Best Regular UK Spoken Word Night 2023
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/m0sQITbBtRg

From Agata Maslowska, a surreal exploration of time, accompanied by Jack Hinks.

Agata Maslowska was born in Poland and lives in Scotland. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in many magazines.

Learn more about Agata's work via agatamaslowska.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This Saturday we kick off our brand-new Slam Series with our Edinburgh Heat at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social! In addition to a stellar lineup of slammers, we're delighted to feature last year's Edinburgh Champion, Lucas Sheridan, as our Sacrificial Poet!

Tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 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.
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/o1mbPrw-fnY

An evocative poem from Antosh Wojcik, accompanied by Jack Hinks.

Antosh is a poet, drummer, and sound designer. His work explores memory, heritage, labour, time & the destabilisation of these things.

Learn more about Antosh via www.antoshwojcik.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/mbzlQaIZ498

From Spencer Mason, a spellbinding three-poem set accompanied by Jack Hinks.

Spencer is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.

Learn more about Spencer's work via spencermason.co.uk & Jack's via www.jackhinks.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/Ch6_Jhtifk4

Our 16th October 2025 Loud Poets Showcase was a special collaboration with Bad Betty Press.

This poem sequence is featured in Francis' collection 'Mutabani & [ ]ther Poems' (Bad Betty Press, 2025). Order it here: badbettypress.com/product/muta...
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Open Mic is back tonight!

We are back @scottishstorytellingcentre with the tremendous feature Pepita Mwanga!

The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.

Here's a few more photos from October's Open Mic.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/UQwOOYEi_rM

When Lucy Beth performed at our Fringe show, she treated us to this short excerpt from 'Ma Name Is Isabelle.' A reimagining of the story behind the famous bothy ballad Bogie’s Bonnie Belle.

Learn more about Lucy Beth's work via linktr.ee/lucy.beth
November 7, 2025 at 5:03 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
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New Video!
Watch: youtu.be/UBT_e6sWLUw

Content note: graphic depiction of violence, suicide, war

The poem is dedicated to and inspired by Aaron Bushnell who self-immolated in an act of desperate protest directed towards the US Government.
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our feature for next weeks open mic is Pepita Mwanga!

Pepita is an international spoken word poet, award winning voice actor, lawyer, and international development practitioner.

The event is free and open to poets of all ages and experience levels.

Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/sgHOhDE081k

At our October 2025 open mic, we were treated to feature performances from the amazing Angela Yausheva!

Learn more about Angela's work: linktr.ee/speaking_tha...

Open mic info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/R-iuVwNr-Xw

From Mark Gallie, a poignant plea from our natural world, accompanied by Jack Hinks.

Learn more about Mark's work via linktr.ee/markgallie_

Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for this poem. Learn more about Jack's work via www.jackhinks.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/f4H1UU3nUHQ

From Dean Tsang, a powerful rebuke to the Reform Party's anti-immigration stance.

Learn more about Dean's work via linktr.ee/deantsangpoe...
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our next Open Mic is November 10.

We do not have an Open Mic this evening as the Scottish International Storytelling Festival is currently underway! This is an amazing festival with so many talented performers and shows!

Check out the festival programme here: www.sisf.org.uk/wp-content/u...
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/Qx7Sg1wJ2hM

In August 2025 we celebrated our 10th Edinburgh Fringe run with a brand new show, featuring several fantastic guest performers!

Ben Macpherson has classy, delicious ambitions - he wants to be a wine guy!

Learn more about Ben via linktr.ee/Benmacpherson
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/VcylmQBfWVk

From Tracey S. Rosenberg, a powerful poem about the war in Ukraine and the complexity of spectatorship.

Learn more about Tracey's work via www.instagram.com/traceysrosen...

Learn more about our partners for the Grand Slam Final: www.edbookfest.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/VsOgIuGWFoM

From Lucy Beth, the sad tale of a winter's evening drive and a owlet's first flight.

Learn more about Lucy's work via linktr.ee/lucy.beth

We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us.

Thank you to Creative Scotland and the National Lottery
October 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What an Open Mic last week was!

We had some incredible performances from our Open Micers and our fantastic feature, Angela Yausheva .

Reminder that we don't have an Open Mic at the end of October and our next date is November 10. Sign ups are still open if you want a chance to perform.
October 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/Fq8lh9KMiQE

A powerful ode to our hands from Elle Dillon-Reams.

Learn more about Elle Dillon-Reams' work via www.elledillonreams.com

We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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!
October 17, 2025 at 11:48 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...
October 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/vJzWaX074tA

At our September 2025 open mic, we were treated to feature performances from the amazing Arlo Bayne!

Learn more about Arlo's work: www.instagram.com/baynes_makery/

Open Mic Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 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...
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM