New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/OAHncf1mWxk A poignant love poem from Eleanor May Blackburn! Learn more about Eleanor May Blackburn's work via emblackburn.webflow.io We're so grateful to Bradford Literature Festival for partnering with us on this event! Learn more via www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/MRIBQrp_mWc From Grace, a richly woven story of love and darkness. Learn more about Grace's work via www.instagram.com/clem.n.c Thank you to Creative Scotland and the National Lottery for supporting the Loud Poets 2024-25 Season.

The 2025 Grand Slam Final is here! Where to watch: youtu.be/PI165nNAFJQ On 9th August 2025, it all came to a head at our Grand Slam Final with the Edinburgh International Book Festival! Kevin Mclean hosted the event and our Sacrificial Poet was our 2024 Champion EmmaClaire Brightlyn.

Show announcement!!! Next month we're teaming up with Bad Betty Press for a stellar spoken word showcase! Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry with live music! 16th Oct at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/ylY4fR8FyOk From mithago, a stirring poem about intimacy and vulnerability. Contains adult themes. Follow mithago - www.instagram.com/mithago.craze We're so grateful to Process Productions for partnering with us! Learn more via www.processproductions.net

Show announcement!!! Next month we're teaming up with Bad Betty Press for a stellar spoken word showcase! Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry with live music! 16th Oct at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/kAq2LWbGPqY Content note: references to death by suicide and mental health struggles From Abbi Senior, a moving piece about inconvenience and empahty. Learn more about Abbi Senior's work via www.instagram.com/ByAbbiSenior

[email protected] has done a brilliant job compiling a handy list of writing open mics across Scotland! In a quickly-evolving scene, that's no easy feat. Read it (and consider supporting her work) here: thegoodeggproject.substack.com/p/scotland-o...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/-E5YQ9x8Oyk From Eve Mumford, an ode to the night owls! Learn more about Eve Mumford's work via www.instagram.com/poems_by_eve We're so grateful to Aberdeen Performing Arts for partnering with us on this event! Learn more via www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

We are thrilled to share once again the outstanding shortlist for the Forward Prize for the Best Single Poem – Performed category Huge congratulations again to all! 🔗 Full shortlist: forwardartsfoundation.org/forward-priz... #ForwardPrizes

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/_UJNqqsKSHo From EKSstance, a evocative depiction of a wild Fife storm! Learn more about EKSstance via www.instagram.com/eksstance We're so grateful to Aberdeen Performing Arts for partnering with us on this event! Learn more via www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

The 2025 Grand Slam Final is here! Where to watch: youtu.be/PI165nNAFJQ On 9th August 2025, it all came to a head at our Grand Slam Final with the Edinburgh International Book Festival! Kevin Mclean hosted the event and our Sacrificial Poet was our 2024 Champion EmmaClaire Brightlyn.

GLASGOW, fancy coming to help me launch poyums annaw? Tickets here! 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/len-pennie...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/T2thkTzap2Q From Henry Madd, a stunning poem about electricity, love, and second chances. Learn more about Henry Madd's work via www.henrymadd.com We're so grateful to the EIBF, Creative Scotland and the National Lottery for their supporting our 2024-25 Season.

Jack Hinks 'KINTSUGI' Album launch! Jack Hinks is our favourite tremendous musician and this month he launches a brand-new album! Celebrate the launch on Sep 11 at the Pianodrome, with support from Katya Mansell! Get your tickets here: www.citizenticket.com/events/piano...

We've just sent out our September newsletter recapping a thrilling summer and looking ahead to a bustling autumn! Read (& subscribe!) here: mailchi.mp/d177a2db66d7...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/Sv0YuC4OVfo From Arlo Bayne, a stirring, tender ode to his deadname. Learn more about Arlo 's work: www.instagram.com/baynes_makery/ Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment for the poets in the final round. Learn more about Jack's work via www.jackhinks.co.uk

For my Black & PoC writers - just a couple of spaces left in our SBWN poetry group online, starting tomorrow lunchtime - with the spectacular @hannahlavery.bsky.social ❤️ Bursaries available, donations gratefully accepted: www.tickettailor.com/events/scott...

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New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/3SNNTHf4hBw From our new 2025 Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan, a stunning meditation on truth, beauty, and the poet's role in confronting atrocity. Aditya: linktr.ee/adityanaraya... We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. www.edbookfest.co.uk

The Loud Poets Open Mic is back and at a NEW VENUE! Our home, our base, our favourite place! The Scottish Storytelling Centre Our first date back is September 29, featuring the amazing Arlo Bayne Free Entry, 7pm start Sign up to the open mic by filling out the form here: forms.gle/vqTAqqnt8rdZ...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/oU15K9gWEBQ On 9th August 2025, it all came to a head at our Grand Slam Final with the Edinburgh International Book Festival! From our stellar Sacrificial Poet EmmaClaire Brightlyn, a vivacious poem on motherhood and the eternal interweaving of singular and plural.

A fifth FIVE STAR review? Why not! We are genuinely blown away by all the love we've received for our new show! Huge thanks to Dominic Corr for his kind words and to everyone who came along to see it! You can read the full Edinburgh Guide review here: edinburghguide.com/festival/202...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/lZ4AjvQdYNc From Maria Ferguson, a hilarious and poignant piece about post-partum anxiety - and Harry Styles! This poem is featured in Maria Ferguson's new book 'Swell' (Penguin, 2025). Order it here: www.penguin.co.uk/books/459719...

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT | SARAH GRANT Visceral, funny & sickening, Offal is about pulling the working class out of your mouth to be more palatable. It explores the relationship between Scots language, women’s bodies & eating disorders. OUTSIDE EYES AUTUMN '25 https://www.tron.co.uk/shows/outside-eyes-5/

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/CKDbQaz9Qs0 Content note for fatphobia, homophobia, and brief mention of suicidality. From Tabby, an intense poem in the voice of eating disorders. Learn more about Tabby's work via www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

And that's a wrap! Thank you so much to everyone who sold out our final #EdFringe show, and especially to our special guests @benmacpherson1.bsky.social and Kate Ireland for their fantastic performances. While this Fringe run may be over, it's certainly not a wrap on this show ... stay tuned!

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/OD0QaBgknrw Emily Grace Briggs brings a new meaning to the concept of being lost for words! Learn more about Emily Grace Briggs' work: www.instagram.com/emilygracebr... Thank you to Creative Scotland and the National Lottery for supporting the Loud Poets Season.

Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 – Loud Poets Review by Katherine McIntyre Scottish Storytelling Centre ★★★★★ Sometimes, the smallest sections make the biggest noises. Tragic to see in some radical political sectors, encouraging in other respects. Spoken Word may be the smallest of the…

Our fourth #EdFringe review is another FIVE STAR!!! Thank you so much to @corrblimey.bsky.social for this wonderful, detailed write-up! Read it here: corrblimey.uk/2025/08/19/r...

Join us in Edinburgh next Sun 24th August as readers from the queer community bring you their rage, revolution, and renewal, breaking free with a riotous round of readings with a Q&A to follow! 🌟 ⏰ Sunday 24th August, 1-1.45pm 📍 @lighthousebks.bsky.social, 43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

Sol Vardi is reading at our Queer RIOT event happening this Sun 24 Aug, 1pm @lighthousebks.bsky.social! Sol is a writer & spoken word poet who explores queer & immigrant experiences. Their poetry weaves political issues, humour & queer joy, alongside everyday experiences of life in Edinburgh.

Introducing Jommo Calley who will be reading their work for those lucky enough to be coming to our QUEER Riot literary cabaret event in just 4 days! 🤯 See you on Sun 24 @lighthousebks.bsky.social Jommo is a Malawian/Scottish poet exploring the intersectionality of identity, inequality & injustice.

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/XJqMdysh3bM From The Hellpoet, a ridiculous, glorious ode to Willem Dafoe! Learn more about The Hellpoet: www.instagram.com/thehellpoetc... We're so grateful to Bradford Literature Festival for partnering with us! Learn more: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

Unfortunately, @kevoutloud.bsky.social is no longer able to perform at our *sold out* final Fringe show tomorrow due to health reasons. We're gutted not to be able to close our run with our core cast - but the show must go on! Huge thanks to @benmacpherson1.bsky.social for stepping into the lineup!

"You may not be able to trust a poet when it comes to emotional truthfulness, but one thing is clear: you can trust these poets to show you an exceptionally good time..." Check out our ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of 'Loud Poets' at #EdFringe ➡️ www.bingefringe.com/2025/08/18/r...

It's another FIVE STARS from @bingefringemag.bsky.social! Wonderful, thoughtful review; read it here: www.bingefringe.com/2025/08/18/r... We've been overwhelmed by the response to this new show. Just one performance left, and it's SOLD OUT! If you got a ticket, we'll see you tomorrow night!

Our second five star review of this year's Fringe run!!! Massive thanks to @lothianlife.bsky.social for coming along and checking out the show! Review: tinyurl.com/396xjnf5 Grab tickets for our last show on the 21st of August at 8:30pm at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/3hx7axr9

New video! Watch here: youtu.be/G3mby5UlXsE In the final round of our swelteringly hot London slam, a sizzling, sensual poem from Bella Cox, expertly accompanied by Jack Hinks. Learn more about Bella Cox's work via www.bellacox.com

Night 3 was another belter! Thanks to everyone who came and sold out the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Huge thanks also to our guest Dean Tsang! Go see his incredible show 'Anxious Measurements III': tinyurl.com/yeyj8wdd Our last show is on Thursday 21st with Kate Ireland: tinyurl.com/3hx7axr9

TONIGHT from 5pm 👀🍺🎤 We kick off today's Taproom Session at Bellfield Brewery with acclaimed spoken word poet Katie Ailes, whose work explores themes of identity, migration and compassion through a fiercely feminist lens. Live performances until 10pm Tix: www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde...

TONIGHT I'll be performing with @hiddendoorarts.bsky.social at Bellfield Brewery alongside a gorgeous lineup of poets and musicians. Escape city centre chaos and spend your evening with us! 5-10pm, tickets: www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde...

Thank you so much to everyone who's come to our #EdFringe show and taken the time to leave a review! We've been overwhelmed by the response to this show and we're so grateful to everyone for your kind words. Read the reviews (& leave one if you've been!) here: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/wIZ6Maak2EU From Francis-Xavier Mukiibi, a transfixing, masterful piece about gun violence. Learn more about Francis-Xavier: fxmpoetry.com We're so grateful to Process Productions for partnering with us on this slam! Learn more via www.processproductions.net

Please share: We're looking for pitches from Scotland-based BPOC writers on Defining Our Space. Text /audio /video formats, incl BSL. Caregiver and data bursaries available. Deadline: 31 August.

Today! Fierce Salvage comes to Edinburgh International Book Festival, where we’re miraculously going to cram three anthology contributors, two editors and one host onto a single stage! See you there? www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

anyway, professional review to come but you should go see Loud Poets @iamloudpro.bsky.social for their last Fringe session on the 21st, you'll laugh, cry and maybe also think poetry is quite good actually ❤️

We are SOLD OUT this evening which means you only have one more chance to see the show! Thursday the 21st with special guest will be our last show of the run so make sure to get your ticket now so you don't miss out! scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6197

New Video! Watch here: youtu.be/dT5son0a440 From Dean Tsang, a verbally dextrous imagination of anxiety through auctioneering. Learn more about Dean Tsang's work via www.instagram.com/Tsangman93 Thank you to Creative Scotland and the National Lottery for supporting the Loud Poets 2024-25 Season.

We are so thrilled that our first review this year gave us full marks! Give it a read: www.alledinburghtheatre.com/loud-poets-i... We have two shows left on the 14th, and 21st from 8:30pm at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6197