New video! Watch here: youtu.be/0xqSws93DqU At our May Showcase in Aberdeen, 2025 Scottish Nationals and World Champion Biff Smith shared this piece about leaving home and comfort behind. Find Biff's work at www.instagram.com/biffpoems/ Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Last chance to sign up to compete in Dumfries! Sign ups for the 2026 Dumfries Heat close tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, at midnight. Not only will you have the chance to compete for the 2026 Dumfries title and the £200 prize, the winner will also qualify for this year's Grand Slam Final.

Congratulations to our brand new Paisley Champ Spencer Mason! This year's Slam Heat at Paisley Book Festival was hard fought, but there can only be one winner. Spencer joins our 2025-26 Slam Champions Heather Rose, Fiona Jane, Q, and Fiona Robertson in this year's Grand Slam Final in August.

Very exciting project in the works...

This is the first piece I ever wrote, it always feels cathartic to perform but with the music behind me and such a supportive audience it was something else. Magical night. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/8d1KS-xFkA4 Our April 27 Open Mic, Josh Cake performed this piece about what it means to be a New Scot and to choose Scotland as your home. Find out more about Josh's work: www.instagram.com/joshcakemusic/ Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work

Next week's open mic feature is Sol Vardi! Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Monday, May 25, to listen to Sol's beautiful words and watch our usual array of poets take the mic. We'll have spots open for anyone who'd like to sign up on the day. Learn more at iamloud.co/live

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/CtPn5S5Mu34 Author of Poyums and Poyums Annaw, Len Pennie, shared this rage-filled piece about infantilising pet names for women and the abuse they try to cover. Learn more about Len's work: www.instagram.com/misspunnypen...

Nottingham, your slammers are: Adam Findlay Armor Craw Aoife O'Connor Asha Calamity Camila Hernández David Okodeh Jake Wild Hall Jay Sandhu Polis Loizou Robbie Hood Rose Condo Sofia Malato Fernandes Book tickets: www.gigantic.com/nottingham-p...

SUNDAY join us at Paisley Book Festival for a thrilling slam! Book your tickets here: paisleybookfestival.com/programme/lo...

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/M_MO68q8neE Bad Betty Press's Jake Wild Hall shared these two pieces from his collection Alanis Morissette at our Showcase on April 30, 2026, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh. Learn more about Jake's work: www.instagram.com/jakewildhall/

Who let the Loud Poets out?! Our Katie, Kev, and Mark have been cooking up something very special with our resident musician Jack Hinks over the last few months and we can't wait to share this work with you very soon. In the meantime, here's a little peek behind the Loud Poets' curtain.

Do you want to be our first-ever Belfast Slam Champ? We're teaming up with The Duncairn to bring our Slam Series to Northern Ireland and we want to see your poems! Sign ups for the Belfast Heat are open until midnight on Wednesday, June 10, with this Google Form: forms.gle/iYCwArL35nva...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/T6fVFjY21cA At our April Showcase, Jasmine Gardosi performed this exceptional piece from their Celtic-dubstep show "Dancing to Music You Hate" with musical accompanyment from Jack Hicks. Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Spoken Word scene.

Sign ups for our Nottingham Slam Heat close tonight! This is the last day to sign up for a chance to compete at our first-ever Slam Heat at Nottingham Poetry Festival on Saturday, June 6. Sign up for the Nottingham Heat at forms.gle/mmmLyvvTYQxE...

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/7pFQsd9M4gQ A selection of Open Mic performers from the Loud Poets Open Mic at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and our February Showcase Open Mics in Glasgow and Aberdeen. Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish Spoken Word scene.

Join us tonight for our first May Open Mic! We're welcoming Misti Cooper as our feature poet, alongside our selection of amazing open mic-ers. There'll be spots available on the door, so come down early to put your name in the draw. Want to sign up for our next open mic? Visit iamloud.co/live

TONIGHT!

Join us tonight for poetry from @iamloudpro.bsky.social followed later in the week for The Gazan Women a powerful new play by Art 27 Scotland. More info & 🎟️ shorturl.fm/uoFoI #WhatsOnEdinburgh #Edinburgh #Storytelling #Poetry #OpenMicEdinburgh #Workshops #Theatre

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/EtlVIgVyEdc At our 2026 Aberdeen Slam Heat, performer Sid Ozalid shared this poem about an almost religious experience at a gay bar. Learn more about Sid's work: www.instagram.com/sidozalid/ Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Nottingham Slam Heat sign ups are open! Sign up today for the chance to be our first-ever Nottingham Slam Champion, win a £200 cash prize, and qualify for our Grand Slam Final in August with a £3,000 prize. Sign up with this Google Form: forms.gle/mmmLyvvTYQxE...

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/P1qaUXtz70s Writer and performer Drew Gill shared this poem about the rhythm and music of their life. Learn more about Drew's work: www.instagram.com/drewgillcrea... Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish Spoken Word scene.

What a weekend! Thanks to everyone who joined us for our latest Showcase tour last weekend. We had a blast welcoming touring poet Jasmine Gardosi back to Scotland and travelling the country with them. If you missed out, join us for our next Showcase tour starting Thursday, July 2, in Edinburgh.

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/-U8MxvpR9XE At our 2026 St. Andrews Slam Heat at StAnza, writer Lizzy Adlam shared this poem about the vulnerability and strength of butterflies. Learn more about Lizzy's work: www.instagram.com/e.a.adlampoe... Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Sign up for our Dumfries Slam Heat! We're looking for poets and spoken word artists to perform at our Dumfries Heat on Saturday, June 13, at The Stove. Sign ups for the Dumfries Slam Heat close on Wednesday, May 20, at midnight. Get more information and sign up at iamloud.co/slam

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/N6_I3ybT2Cc Open Mic feature Louie Gardiner performed this poem about distractions in the modern world and finding bliss in quiet moments. Find out more about Louie's work: www.instagram.com/louie.moving... Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Our first Open Mic feature in May is Misti Cooper! Join us on Monday, May 11, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre to see Misti perform alongside our usual selection of talented open mic-ers. Visit iamloud.co/live for more information about the Loud Poets Open Mic.

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/j-fvuT2LZ_4 Writer and poet Cece performed this piece about living with anxiety at our 2026 St. Andrews Slam Heat at StAnza Poetry Festival. Learn more about Cece's work: www.CeceAllentuck.com Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Our Paisley slammers are: Cat Cochrane Chisom Okoronkwo Georgia Francis Hope Isla Innes-Love Katie Rose Laya Newland Lisa Eaglesham Martin Rowe Reid Wright Spencer Mason Steve A (poet) Join on Sunday, May 17, to cheer on our poets as we crown a new champ! Book tickets iamloud.co/slam

Saturday! Lemon Tree! Mon doon 😎

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/Q0FzJ0Ut6Ok Performer Lucy Beth shared this sensual poem about the intimacy of wearing someone else's hoodie. Learn more about Lucy Beth's work: www.lucy-beth-performer.com Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish Spoken Word scene.

Our Showcase tour begins tonight in Edinburgh! Come kick off a weekend of spoken word and poetry with us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre today, Thursday, April 30. Book your tickets at iamloud.co/live

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/bE1dVxSjgiU At our 2026 Aberdeen Slam Heat, poet Tishe performed this piece about identity, and the importance of learning to pronounce someone's name. Learn more about Tishe's work: www.instagram.com/tishe._/ Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Our Paisley Slam sign ups close tomorrow at midnight! Don't miss out on your chance to compete at this year's Paisley Book Festival by signing up to the draw before midnight on Thursday, April 30. Sign up: forms.gle/ZtHctrQz97H5...

Slam with us in Nottingham! We're teaming up with Nottingham Poetry Festival to find our first-ever Nottingham Slam Champ. Our 2025 Birmingham Champ, Henry Madd, is joining us as sacrificial poet and guest judge. Learn about our 2025-26 Slam Series at iamloud.co/slam

Join us for two doses of poetry from @iamloudpro.bsky.social followed by a fabulous schedule of events for @edinburghtradfest.com More info & 🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/events/ #WhatsOnEdinburgh #Edinburgh #Storytelling #ETF26 #Poetry #OpenMicEdinburgh #Craft #Music

Still time to sign up for the full season of 5 x #poetry writing WORKSHOPS on nature, ecology & the environment. Starting Tuesday 12th May with @jsaphra.bsky.social Or choose individual sessions led by our 5 poet tutors. Webinars also available. Full listing: www.eventbrite.com/cc/eco-poeti...

🔊 Are you a BPOC Writer who struggles with impostor syndrome? Then this workshop is for you! 👉  📍June 27th, an online only interactive  workshop that will give you tools to cope with impostor syndrome as a writer!  ➡️ Find out more here: https://buytickets.at/scottishbpocwritersnetwork/2174738

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/Jby_YQYhi5k A selection of Open Mic performers from the Loud Poets Open Mic at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and our February Showcase Open Mics in Glasgow and Aberdeen. Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish Spoken Word scene.

Join us for the Loud Poets Open Mic tonight! We're back today, Monday, April 27, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre with featured poet Josh Cake alongside a selection of open mic-ers. Limited sign ups are available on the door, so come down from 6.30 pm to put your name in the draw for a slot.

New Loudcast! Watch here: youtu.be/5JU2xdfLKDs In April’s episode, host RJ Hunter chats with former Edinburgh Makar, published poet, and theatre-maker, Hannah Lavery, about her new collection 'Everything Everyday: A Year of Empty Promises' and how poetry can be used as a journaling device.

Don’t miss our next Masterclass with award-winning poet Jasmine Gardosi! Jasmine will teach you all about repetition in poetry on Saturday, May 2, at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. Book tickets: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/lou...

Aberdeen, are you ready? Join us on Saturday, May 2, for our next Showcase with 2025 Scottish and World Slam Champion, Biff Smith, 2023 Aberdeen Slam Champion Jo Gilbert, and touring poet Jasmine Gardosi! Book tickets: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/lou...

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/ndne5XmWc0E 2026 Aberdeen Slam Champion Fiona Robertson performed this poem about finding better angels in a world on fire. Learn more about Fiona's work: www.instagram.com/fionas_writi... Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work.

Got your tickets, Glasgow? We're back Friday, May 1, at Civic House for a Showcase featuring author of Poyums and host of BBC Radio Scotland's Arts Mix, Len Pennie, host of the Loudcast, RJ Hunter, and touring poet Jasmine Gardosi. Book tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...

Don't miss our Edinburgh Showcase! We're kicking off our next tour at the Scottish Storytelling Centre with Jasmine Gardosi, Bad Betty's Jake Wild Hall, and local poets Natalie Elizabeth and Beth Rose. Join us on Thursday, April 30, as things heat up for the summer!

New Full Slam! Watch here: youtu.be/6I6OLs4HXrw On March 27, 2026, we returned to Aberdeen in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts. The Loud Poets Slam Series is a nation-wide tournament across the UK culminating in a Grand Slam Final with a £3,000 prize! Learn more at www.iamloud.co/slam

The Loud Poets Slam Series is going to Arts D&G! Join us on Saturday, June 13, at The Stove Network to watch Dumfries’ top poets compete in our June Slam Heat. For a chance to enter the Dumfries Slam Heat register at forms.gle/6s7xtPFQbAhS... Sign ups close midnight Wednesday, May 20.

Want to try writing spoken word poetry? We're hosting an eight-week workshop series with Gorebridge Community Development Trust starting Monday, April 27! Facilitated by our Dr. Katie Ailes, you'll be introduced to the basics of writing spoken word poetry. Tickets: gorebridge.org.uk/spokenword

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/n-HOJb04aFo Our March 30 Open Mic feature Dev McMath shared these pieces about racism, exoticism, and growing up with mixed-race heritage. Learn more about Dev's work: www.instagram.com/devmcmath/ Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work