I Am Loud CIC
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Scotland's premiere spoken word organisation
Loud Poets: Best Regular UK Spoken Word Night 2023
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Loud Poets: Best Regular UK Spoken Word Night 2023
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/EZ374PMb6ZM
Co-host of St. Andrews-based For Spoken Poetry, Mike Yuill performed this tender poem about the aftermath of a medical emergency live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Mike's work: www.instagram.com/mikeyuill/
Watch here: youtu.be/EZ374PMb6ZM
Co-host of St. Andrews-based For Spoken Poetry, Mike Yuill performed this tender poem about the aftermath of a medical emergency live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Mike's work: www.instagram.com/mikeyuill/
February 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/EZ374PMb6ZM
Co-host of St. Andrews-based For Spoken Poetry, Mike Yuill performed this tender poem about the aftermath of a medical emergency live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Mike's work: www.instagram.com/mikeyuill/
Watch here: youtu.be/EZ374PMb6ZM
Co-host of St. Andrews-based For Spoken Poetry, Mike Yuill performed this tender poem about the aftermath of a medical emergency live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Mike's work: www.instagram.com/mikeyuill/
We're back at StAnza 2026 for our St. Andrews Slam Heat on Saturday, March 14.
Sign up for the Slam at iamloud.co/slam for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final entry, and the Loud Poets St. Andrews Champion title.
Sign up for the Slam at iamloud.co/slam for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final entry, and the Loud Poets St. Andrews Champion title.
February 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We're back at StAnza 2026 for our St. Andrews Slam Heat on Saturday, March 14.
Sign up for the Slam at iamloud.co/slam for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final entry, and the Loud Poets St. Andrews Champion title.
Sign up for the Slam at iamloud.co/slam for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final entry, and the Loud Poets St. Andrews Champion title.
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/3k59ZGWXY-A
Our current Grand Slam Champion, Aditya Narayan, performed this piece about the power of subverting colonial language and making it your own. Performed live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Aditya's work: www.instagram.com/adityanaraya...
Watch here: youtu.be/3k59ZGWXY-A
Our current Grand Slam Champion, Aditya Narayan, performed this piece about the power of subverting colonial language and making it your own. Performed live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Aditya's work: www.instagram.com/adityanaraya...
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/3k59ZGWXY-A
Our current Grand Slam Champion, Aditya Narayan, performed this piece about the power of subverting colonial language and making it your own. Performed live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Aditya's work: www.instagram.com/adityanaraya...
Watch here: youtu.be/3k59ZGWXY-A
Our current Grand Slam Champion, Aditya Narayan, performed this piece about the power of subverting colonial language and making it your own. Performed live at our January 2026 open mic.
Learn more about Aditya's work: www.instagram.com/adityanaraya...
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Meet the talented emerging writers on our 2026 New Writers Awards! Find out who they are and read samples of their work.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Meet the talented emerging writers on our 2026 New Writers Awards! Find out who they are and read samples of their work.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
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⏰Get on Board! Rock the Boat returns to the Wee Red Bar on Thursday 19 February, 7–9pm. Join us for a joyful evening of open mic poetry hosted by Catherine Wilson Garry and Julia Sorensen, with feature poet Marianne MacRae . Sign up to perform or just pop along pushtheboatout.org/rock-the-boat/
Rock the Boat - 2025 Push The Boat Out Festival
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February 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
⏰Get on Board! Rock the Boat returns to the Wee Red Bar on Thursday 19 February, 7–9pm. Join us for a joyful evening of open mic poetry hosted by Catherine Wilson Garry and Julia Sorensen, with feature poet Marianne MacRae . Sign up to perform or just pop along pushtheboatout.org/rock-the-boat/
Sign ups for the Aberdeen Slam Heat are open!
Add your name to the mix for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, entry into our 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final, and the title of Loud Poets Aberdeen Champion.
Sign ups close on Friday, March 13, head to iamloud.co/slam for more information
Add your name to the mix for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, entry into our 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final, and the title of Loud Poets Aberdeen Champion.
Sign ups close on Friday, March 13, head to iamloud.co/slam for more information
February 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Sign ups for the Aberdeen Slam Heat are open!
Add your name to the mix for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, entry into our 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final, and the title of Loud Poets Aberdeen Champion.
Sign ups close on Friday, March 13, head to iamloud.co/slam for more information
Add your name to the mix for a chance to compete for the £200 prize, entry into our 2026 Loud Poets Grand Slam Final, and the title of Loud Poets Aberdeen Champion.
Sign ups close on Friday, March 13, head to iamloud.co/slam for more information
It's our birthday month! We're ready to celebrate turning 12 with the return of our showcases.
Join us in Edinburgh at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Thursday, February 26, for an evening with Pepita, Gilad Zinman, Caitlin O'Ryan, and Griot Gabriel. Get tickets at iamloud.co/live
Join us in Edinburgh at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Thursday, February 26, for an evening with Pepita, Gilad Zinman, Caitlin O'Ryan, and Griot Gabriel. Get tickets at iamloud.co/live
February 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
It's our birthday month! We're ready to celebrate turning 12 with the return of our showcases.
Join us in Edinburgh at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Thursday, February 26, for an evening with Pepita, Gilad Zinman, Caitlin O'Ryan, and Griot Gabriel. Get tickets at iamloud.co/live
Join us in Edinburgh at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Thursday, February 26, for an evening with Pepita, Gilad Zinman, Caitlin O'Ryan, and Griot Gabriel. Get tickets at iamloud.co/live
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/rV4OFS2v5FE
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat, TJ shared this piece about growing up in dark uncertainty and lighting the path to your true self.
Learn more about TJ's work: www.instagram.com/teajaypoetry
Watch here: youtu.be/rV4OFS2v5FE
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat, TJ shared this piece about growing up in dark uncertainty and lighting the path to your true self.
Learn more about TJ's work: www.instagram.com/teajaypoetry
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/rV4OFS2v5FE
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat, TJ shared this piece about growing up in dark uncertainty and lighting the path to your true self.
Learn more about TJ's work: www.instagram.com/teajaypoetry
Watch here: youtu.be/rV4OFS2v5FE
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat, TJ shared this piece about growing up in dark uncertainty and lighting the path to your true self.
Learn more about TJ's work: www.instagram.com/teajaypoetry
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My next event will be an online workshop at StAnza Poetry festival - 'In the company of Poetry', Saturday 14th March, 2.30-4pm. Ticket prices start at £5. There are also still a few FREE places available for people for whom the cost would be prohibitive. Sign up here to secure a place -
StAnza 26 (Online): In the Company of Poetry with Polly Atkin
14:30 – 16:00 | Zoom | £5
Through shared reading and reflection, Polly Atkin will explore how poetry can offer company, spark self-discovery, and help build communities of care.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM
My next event will be an online workshop at StAnza Poetry festival - 'In the company of Poetry', Saturday 14th March, 2.30-4pm. Ticket prices start at £5. There are also still a few FREE places available for people for whom the cost would be prohibitive. Sign up here to secure a place -
Our next February Open Mic Feature is Loud Poets resident musician, Jack Hinks!
Jack Hinks is an internationally-published poet, musician and photographer. Known for his introspective style, and award-winning collaborative work with hundreds of poets in the UK spoken word scene.
Jack Hinks is an internationally-published poet, musician and photographer. Known for his introspective style, and award-winning collaborative work with hundreds of poets in the UK spoken word scene.
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Our next February Open Mic Feature is Loud Poets resident musician, Jack Hinks!
Jack Hinks is an internationally-published poet, musician and photographer. Known for his introspective style, and award-winning collaborative work with hundreds of poets in the UK spoken word scene.
Jack Hinks is an internationally-published poet, musician and photographer. Known for his introspective style, and award-winning collaborative work with hundreds of poets in the UK spoken word scene.
Thank you, Glasgow!
Back in January, we held our latest Slam Heat over on the West Coast and these poets showcased the best of Spoken Word in Scotland.
Congratulations to our new Glasgow Slam Champion Fiona Jane!
Watch the Glasgow Slam on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Back in January, we held our latest Slam Heat over on the West Coast and these poets showcased the best of Spoken Word in Scotland.
Congratulations to our new Glasgow Slam Champion Fiona Jane!
Watch the Glasgow Slam on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
February 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Thank you, Glasgow!
Back in January, we held our latest Slam Heat over on the West Coast and these poets showcased the best of Spoken Word in Scotland.
Congratulations to our new Glasgow Slam Champion Fiona Jane!
Watch the Glasgow Slam on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Back in January, we held our latest Slam Heat over on the West Coast and these poets showcased the best of Spoken Word in Scotland.
Congratulations to our new Glasgow Slam Champion Fiona Jane!
Watch the Glasgow Slam on YouTube: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/gOD65yVadOM
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat Kirsty, Crawford shared this powerful poem about motherhood, memory, and post-natal depression.
Learn more about Kirsty Crawford's work via www.instagram.com/kcrawfordcre...
Watch here: youtu.be/gOD65yVadOM
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat Kirsty, Crawford shared this powerful poem about motherhood, memory, and post-natal depression.
Learn more about Kirsty Crawford's work via www.instagram.com/kcrawfordcre...
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/gOD65yVadOM
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat Kirsty, Crawford shared this powerful poem about motherhood, memory, and post-natal depression.
Learn more about Kirsty Crawford's work via www.instagram.com/kcrawfordcre...
Watch here: youtu.be/gOD65yVadOM
On January 9, 2026, at our Glasgow Slam Heat Kirsty, Crawford shared this powerful poem about motherhood, memory, and post-natal depression.
Learn more about Kirsty Crawford's work via www.instagram.com/kcrawfordcre...
Our first February Open Mic is TONIGHT!
Featuring the current Drafted! Slam Winner Emily Grace Briggs!
Here's a few photos from our January Open Mic, where we featured current Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan.
The event is FREE, with doors at 6.30 pm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Featuring the current Drafted! Slam Winner Emily Grace Briggs!
Here's a few photos from our January Open Mic, where we featured current Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan.
The event is FREE, with doors at 6.30 pm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Our first February Open Mic is TONIGHT!
Featuring the current Drafted! Slam Winner Emily Grace Briggs!
Here's a few photos from our January Open Mic, where we featured current Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan.
The event is FREE, with doors at 6.30 pm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Featuring the current Drafted! Slam Winner Emily Grace Briggs!
Here's a few photos from our January Open Mic, where we featured current Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan.
The event is FREE, with doors at 6.30 pm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
Venue update! Our Loud Poets Glasgow Showcase and Masterclass with Griot Gabriel will now be taking place at Drygate.
Both events are on Saturday, 28th Feb. Info & tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/12828900054
#poetry #Glasgow
Both events are on Saturday, 28th Feb. Info & tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/12828900054
#poetry #Glasgow
February 7, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Venue update! Our Loud Poets Glasgow Showcase and Masterclass with Griot Gabriel will now be taking place at Drygate.
Both events are on Saturday, 28th Feb. Info & tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/12828900054
#poetry #Glasgow
Both events are on Saturday, 28th Feb. Info & tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/12828900054
#poetry #Glasgow
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/uPHu8EKkHBw
On January 9, 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the Centre for Contemporary Art! Finalist, Sarah Grant, shared this powerful poem in response to the bureaucracy around legally changing her wife's name.
Watch here: youtu.be/uPHu8EKkHBw
On January 9, 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the Centre for Contemporary Art! Finalist, Sarah Grant, shared this powerful poem in response to the bureaucracy around legally changing her wife's name.
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/uPHu8EKkHBw
On January 9, 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the Centre for Contemporary Art! Finalist, Sarah Grant, shared this powerful poem in response to the bureaucracy around legally changing her wife's name.
Watch here: youtu.be/uPHu8EKkHBw
On January 9, 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the Centre for Contemporary Art! Finalist, Sarah Grant, shared this powerful poem in response to the bureaucracy around legally changing her wife's name.
Bute, you beauty! We had a fantastic time last weekend leading spoken word workshops in Rothesay with young people and adults, and performing our new touring show. It may have been our first time in Bute, but we're sure it won't be our last...
February 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Bute, you beauty! We had a fantastic time last weekend leading spoken word workshops in Rothesay with young people and adults, and performing our new touring show. It may have been our first time in Bute, but we're sure it won't be our last...
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🚨🚨Happening tonight🚨🚨: Hybrid Writing online craft session with Andrés N. Ordorica about writing between genres. Grab your spot now: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/developing-y...
On Hybrid Writing with Andrés N. Ordorica
Join us for this online workshop on the craft of writing between genres. Part of our Developing Your Craft series.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM
🚨🚨Happening tonight🚨🚨: Hybrid Writing online craft session with Andrés N. Ordorica about writing between genres. Grab your spot now: scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/developing-y...
"New Full Slam!
Watch here: youtu.be/tDJUtt08RLc
On 9th January 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the CCA in Glasgow! We welcomed previous Glasgow Champion Arlo Bayne as our Sacrificial Poet.
Thank you to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish spoken word scene."
Watch here: youtu.be/tDJUtt08RLc
On 9th January 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the CCA in Glasgow! We welcomed previous Glasgow Champion Arlo Bayne as our Sacrificial Poet.
Thank you to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish spoken word scene."
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"New Full Slam!
Watch here: youtu.be/tDJUtt08RLc
On 9th January 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the CCA in Glasgow! We welcomed previous Glasgow Champion Arlo Bayne as our Sacrificial Poet.
Thank you to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish spoken word scene."
Watch here: youtu.be/tDJUtt08RLc
On 9th January 2026, we held our Glasgow Heat at the CCA in Glasgow! We welcomed previous Glasgow Champion Arlo Bayne as our Sacrificial Poet.
Thank you to Creative Scotland for supporting our work in the Scottish spoken word scene."
Our Celestial Celebration of Burns event last month was out of this world!
Getting to perform spoken word poetry and music in the incredible setting of the Dynamic Earth Planetarium was such a thrill. Huge thanks to Dynamic Earth for approaching us for this exciting collaboration!
Getting to perform spoken word poetry and music in the incredible setting of the Dynamic Earth Planetarium was such a thrill. Huge thanks to Dynamic Earth for approaching us for this exciting collaboration!
February 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Our Celestial Celebration of Burns event last month was out of this world!
Getting to perform spoken word poetry and music in the incredible setting of the Dynamic Earth Planetarium was such a thrill. Huge thanks to Dynamic Earth for approaching us for this exciting collaboration!
Getting to perform spoken word poetry and music in the incredible setting of the Dynamic Earth Planetarium was such a thrill. Huge thanks to Dynamic Earth for approaching us for this exciting collaboration!
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Applications are open for Creative Scotland's Four Nations International Fund which supports individuals and organisations in developing international partnerships and co-creation projects buff.ly/vj3JobP (deadline - 25 Feb 2026)
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Applications are open for Creative Scotland's Four Nations International Fund which supports individuals and organisations in developing international partnerships and co-creation projects buff.ly/vj3JobP (deadline - 25 Feb 2026)
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/Yib40WkvZ6M
Dev McMath delivers a histerical piece describing some the dangers of dating apps.
Performed at our 2026 Glasgow Slam.
Learn more about Dev McMath's work via www.instagram.com/devmcmath
Watch here: youtu.be/Yib40WkvZ6M
Dev McMath delivers a histerical piece describing some the dangers of dating apps.
Performed at our 2026 Glasgow Slam.
Learn more about Dev McMath's work via www.instagram.com/devmcmath
February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/Yib40WkvZ6M
Dev McMath delivers a histerical piece describing some the dangers of dating apps.
Performed at our 2026 Glasgow Slam.
Learn more about Dev McMath's work via www.instagram.com/devmcmath
Watch here: youtu.be/Yib40WkvZ6M
Dev McMath delivers a histerical piece describing some the dangers of dating apps.
Performed at our 2026 Glasgow Slam.
Learn more about Dev McMath's work via www.instagram.com/devmcmath
Our Open Mic Feature for NEXT WEEK is the brilliant, Emily Briggs!
Emily Briggs is a multidisciplinary performer who splits her time between spoken word, physical theatre and a touch of comedy.
Photo Credit: Makis Moulos @makismoulos
Emily Briggs is a multidisciplinary performer who splits her time between spoken word, physical theatre and a touch of comedy.
Photo Credit: Makis Moulos @makismoulos
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Our Open Mic Feature for NEXT WEEK is the brilliant, Emily Briggs!
Emily Briggs is a multidisciplinary performer who splits her time between spoken word, physical theatre and a touch of comedy.
Photo Credit: Makis Moulos @makismoulos
Emily Briggs is a multidisciplinary performer who splits her time between spoken word, physical theatre and a touch of comedy.
Photo Credit: Makis Moulos @makismoulos
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and speaking of doing poetic things onstage, I will be taking part in the #CandlelightPoetrySlam on Monday (2/2/26) at 7.30pm, @ The Old Toll Bar in #Glasgow
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I'd love to see your beautiful faces there 😊💖
♿ access note: the venue is unfortunately down a set of stairs
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I'd love to see your beautiful faces there 😊💖
♿ access note: the venue is unfortunately down a set of stairs
Candlelight Poetry Slam 2026 @ The Old Toll Bar
Find tickets & information for Candlelight Poetry Slam 2026 @ The Old Toll Bar. happening at The Old Toll Bar Glasgow, Glasgow, SC on Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm GMT. Register or Buy Tickets, Price ...
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January 31, 2026 at 11:48 AM
and speaking of doing poetic things onstage, I will be taking part in the #CandlelightPoetrySlam on Monday (2/2/26) at 7.30pm, @ The Old Toll Bar in #Glasgow
allevents.in/glasgow/2000...
I'd love to see your beautiful faces there 😊💖
♿ access note: the venue is unfortunately down a set of stairs
allevents.in/glasgow/2000...
I'd love to see your beautiful faces there 😊💖
♿ access note: the venue is unfortunately down a set of stairs
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We're so excited for the first Fife Queer Zine Fest! Our wonderful Community Engagement and Development Officer is running a drop-in creative session, where you can decorate a concrete planter and reflect on queer community and connection, come say hi! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
February 2, 2026 at 11:11 AM
We're so excited for the first Fife Queer Zine Fest! Our wonderful Community Engagement and Development Officer is running a drop-in creative session, where you can decorate a concrete planter and reflect on queer community and connection, come say hi! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Support us by booking in for a WORKSHOP! Our February workshops just went live here: typewronger.com/product-cate... - Riso Zine Making Workshops (£45) Badge Making / Monotyping (£20) and the Risograph Day Course is back for those of you feeling flush (£110). Go check them out!
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Support us by booking in for a WORKSHOP! Our February workshops just went live here: typewronger.com/product-cate... - Riso Zine Making Workshops (£45) Badge Making / Monotyping (£20) and the Risograph Day Course is back for those of you feeling flush (£110). Go check them out!