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The UK’s biggest #MusicLitFest. Books, Music, In Conversations, Panel Discussions, Performances, Socialising & more! 14-16 November, 2025. Manchester.

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · Apr 20

Brilliant news! Our Passes for #Louder2025 are now ready!

The UK’s Biggest Music Lit Fest is back with a vengeance!

Fri 14 Nov - Sun 16 Nov @innsideuk #Manchester

See you there Louder Lovers!

EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASS 2025 tinyurl.com/56zp5f9j

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 9h

We’re sorry to announce that @JonnPenney is no longer able to join us in conversation with @johnrobb77 , Friday 14th November.
Refunds have been issued via Eventbrite but we hope you’ll all still join us for other events across the Festival weekend.
Get well soon, Jonn ❤️❤️❤️

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 21h

Heads up inspiring and aspiring writers, lyricists and poets - this is perfect for you!

THIS IS HOW I FIGHT: A celebration of writing with ROSIE GARLAND and Ralph Dartford. From novels to poetry to lyrics and more

Sunday 16th November, 4pm

All tickets: tinyurl.com/mryp2vcr

THIS IS HOW I FIGHT:A celebration of writing:ROSIE GARLAND & Ralph Dartford

THIS IS HOW I FIGHT: A celebration of writing with ROSIE GARLAND and Ralph Dartford. From novels to poetry to lyrics and more

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 21h

YES! of course Darling Dazza @LordWakering is at #Louder2025!

Join Daryl for one of his renowned Fast Forward talks:
Fast Forward: The Complete History of Literary Pop in Six Records

Sun 16 Nov, 10.30am @innsideuk #Manchester

All tickets and details: tinyurl.com/5xf92zwj

Fast Forward: The Complete History of Literary Pop in Six Records

Join Louder stalwart Daryl Easlea for a look at 6 key pop records influenced by books, poems and polemic. Could be an intermission quiz too!

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 21h

Here at Louder we LOVE to intersperse our programme with live music so it's GREAT to add TV Smith to #Louder2025

He'll be in conversation + acoustic treats Sat 15th Nov, 2.15pm @innsideuk #Manchester

All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/ymh3u4az

Photo credit: Kevin Winiker

TV SMITH in conversation with John Robb - with acoustic treats!

TV SMITH will be in conversation with Louder's John Robb - he'll also be incorporating acoustic treats.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 21h

‘TEENAGE DAYDREAM: WE ARE THE GIRLS WHO PLAY IN A BAND' with #DebseyWykes

Now THIS will be a real #Louder2025 treat!

Join Debsey in conversation Saturday 15th November, midday @innsideuk #Manchester.

All tickets and details: tinyurl.com/4p45uj7n

‘TEENAGE DAYDREAM: WE ARE THE GIRLS WHO PLAY IN A BAND' with Debsey Wykes

THE EVOCATIVE COMING OF AGE STORY FROM DEBSEY WYKES, ONE OF THE UK’S FIRST EVER FEMALE POST-PUNK MUSICIANS

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

We still have a few tickets left for #BUDGIE in conversation with @johnrobb77 at #Louder2025, followed by a dedicated book signing!
Make then yours!
Sunday 16th November, 6pm. The Innside Hotel, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/3t5fn3b9

The Absence: The Memoirs of a Banshee Drummer - Budgie in conversation

The Absence: The Memoirs of a Banshee Drummer - Budgie in conversation

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

Another great addition to our #Louder2025 programme!
A punk design focused in conversation with Russ Bestley: Turning Revolt into Style
Join Russ with @RyanLewisWalker on Sunday 16 November, 12.15pm at The Innside, Manchester
All tickets and info: tinyurl.com/yx8jhrpw

TURNING REVOLT INTO STYLE: The process & practice of punk graphic design

TURNING REVOLT INTO STYLE: The process & practice of punk graphic design. An in conversation with Russ Bestley

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

What an addition to our #Louder2025 line-up!
Join @DaveRowntree @blurofficial in conversation with @johnrobb77
Sharing never-seen-before photographs of life in Blur - what a treat we have in store for sure!
Sat 15th Nov, 8pm. Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/bdfnrjda

No One You Know: Dave Rowntree in conversation with John Robb

Join Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree for a tour through exclusive, intimate, never-seen-before photographs of Blur at the start of their career.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

Oh yes!
PUNK: The Last Word (or is it?)
Join Louder's @johnrobb77 chairing a buzzing debate with authors Chris Sullivan & Stephen Colgrave, @McCookerybook #RussBestley & #MikeDines (others tbc!).
Sat 15 Nov, 6.15pm @innsideuk #Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/mtmde9kr

PUNK: The Last Word - (or is it?) - a no doubt lively panel debate

Join Chris Sullivan & Stephen Colgrave with Russ Bestley & Mike Dines of the Punk Scholars Network and Ryan Walker and Helen McCookerybook

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

As a Fest of Words assoc with Music we love sessions on #MusicBooks #MusicPublishing #Bands & Discussion!

Why not try this! Battle of the Bands/Battle of the Books with @SpenwoodBooks

Sat 15 Nov, 4.15pm @innsideuk #Manchester.

All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/2vtaamea

Battle of the Bands and a Battle of the Books: The Jam or The Clash?

Join us for a lively debate embrassing favourite bands, best books and the craft and commissioning of great titles!

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

Due to popular demand we've got more tickets available for @gdfellows GRAHAM FELLOWS at #Louder2025!
Join him in conversation with @LordWakering taking Jilted John, John Shuttleworth & more!
Fri 14th Nov, 8.45pm, @innsideuk Manchester
All tickets: tinyurl.com/mu7zunst

Graham Fellows in conversation: John Shuttleworth Takes The Biscuit & more

Graham Fellows’ celebrates 40 years of his comically awkward & beloved character, John Shuttleworth. In conversation with Daryl Easlea

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

A quick heads up!

We’re down to the LAST TWO tickets for @HenryNormalpoet in conversation with poetry treats

Saturday 15th November, 4.15pm at The Innside, Manchester

All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/4u43jzyf

We canNOT wait! #Louder2025 - what a weekend we have in store! ❤️

HENRY NORMAL in conversation with Ralph Dartford plus poetry treats

Join Henry Normal in conversation when he'll also treat our ears to a poetry reading or two!

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

What a treat this will be - with visual treats to boot!
Join photographer BEEZER in conversation with Pete Webb @PCPressPeter
A celebration of:
BEEZER Until Now: Volume I: A Life in Photos 1982-1986 2 Companion books
Sun 16th Nov, 6pm
All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/5xupaych

BEEZER Until Now: Volume I: A Life in Photos 1982-1986 2 Companion books

Join photographer BEEZER in conversation with Pete Webb: Until Now: Volume I: A Life in Photos 1982-1986, celebrating 2 Companion books

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

Oh yes! Our great friend @GrantMcPheeFilm returns to #Louder2025 with his brilliant new book:
Caledonia Screaming. The Last Untold 1977 Punk Story.
Hear how 1977, rather than a lost year, is one of Scotland's most important.
Sun 16 Nov, 2.15pm
All tickets: tinyurl.com/2ww4kbva

Caledonia Screaming. The Last Untold 1977 Punk Story. Grant McPhee

Caledonia Screaming. The Last Untold 1977 Punk Story with Grant McPhee & Ryan Walker.1977 is one of Scotland's most important...

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

Join Holly & David of Cult DIY band @TheLovelyEggs for their book club LIVE! at #Louder2025!

There's no set reading, it's not ponsey or pretencious & we don't drink wine! A GREAT event in store for sure! Just come along and join the fun!

All tickets: tinyurl.com/4js6v9vn

Cult DIY band The Lovely Eggs bring their book club LIVE to #Louder2025

You've gotta have a Book Club at a Book Fest! Join Holly & David of Cult DIY band The Lovely Eggs for their book club LIVE at #Louder2025

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

‘TEENAGE DAYDREAM: WE ARE THE GIRLS WHO PLAY IN A BAND' with #DebseyWykes

Now THIS will be a real #Louder2025 treat!

Join Debsey in conversation Saturday 15th November, midday @innsideuk #Manchester.

All tickets and details: tinyurl.com/4p45uj7n

‘TEENAGE DAYDREAM: WE ARE THE GIRLS WHO PLAY IN A BAND' with Debsey Wykes

THE EVOCATIVE COMING OF AGE STORY FROM DEBSEY WYKES, ONE OF THE UK’S FIRST EVER FEMALE POST-PUNK MUSICIANS

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 5d

Delighted to announce THE SONG IS NEARLY OVER: Music Stories 1985-2025 with #StuartBailie
Stories & anecdotes covering 40 yes of insights & shenanigans - a record of fast times in popular culture.
Fri 14th Nov, 8.30pm, Manchester
All tickets: tinyurl.com/tf7kv5e9

THE SONG IS NEARLY OVER: Music Stories 1985-2025 with author Stuart Bailie

Join Stuart for a collection of stories & anecdotes covering 40 years of insights & shenanigans - a record of fast times in popular culture.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

Heads up Louder Lovers!
Thanks to everyone who’s got a Saturday Passes - these are now SOLD OUT!
We’ve a few Friday Passes available here: tinyurl.com/bdf588ha
& Sunday Passes available here: tinyurl.com/4uvdyd92
Louder Than Words Festival - 14-16 November, Manchester.

Louder Than Words Festival 2025 - FRIDAY EVENING Pass

Louder Than Words Festival 2024 - FRIDAY EVENING Pass

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

We love to have a full range of events at Louder!
From touring the world to see #TheScorpions, friendship with #Thunder, a new life from Romania & life with the wonderful Dave Myers of The Hairy Bikers, Lili Myers' book is fantastic!
Join Lili Sun 16th Nov, 2pm.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/fvsdmsx3

Life With & Without My Hairy Biker: Lili Myers in conversation

From touring the world with Dave Myers to see The Scorpions & their friendship with Thunder, Lili will share insights to a life of love...

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

Author @DanielRachel69 new book provides a much-needed critical examination of pop music's relationship with fascism, shedding new light on an urgent subject

Join Daniel in conversation at #Louder2025 Sat 15th Nov, 8pm @innsideuk #Manchester

All tickets: tinyurl.com/28rp8r9b

This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich

Daniel Rachel's shocking & absorbing chronological account of pop music's complicated history with fascism & the imagery surrounding it.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

Here at Louder we LOVE to intersperse our programme with live music so it's GREAT to add TV Smith to #Louder2025

He'll be in conversation + acoustic treats Sat 15th Nov, 2.15pm @innsideuk #Manchester

All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/ymh3u4az

Photo credit: Kevin Winiker

TV SMITH in conversation with John Robb - with acoustic treats!

TV SMITH will be in conversation with Louder's John Robb - he'll also be incorporating acoustic treats.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

Heads up Louder Lovers & Ravers of Reading!
Our #ClubCulture event is back!
Fri 14 Nov, 8.45pm @innsideuk #Manchester
Join @DJWrong & Katie Milestone in conversation with Martin James talking: Transatlantic Drift: The Ebb & Flow of Dance Music
All tickets: tinyurl.com/2mpkfc28

Transatlantic Drift: The Ebb & Flow of Dance Music

Transatlantic Drift: The Ebb & Flow of Dance Music explores the emergence & evolution of nightclubs & electronic dance music from the 1950s

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

DON'T MISS OUT this November!
We only have limited tickets left for CLARE GROGAN in conversation with acoustic treats
Saturday 15th November, 2pm, Manchester
Make them yours here: tinyurl.com/4k6byp7f
#Louder2025 - We canNOT wait! x

CLARE GROGAN in conversation with Daryl Easlea

Join CLARE GROGAN for a very special in conversation plus musical treats

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 6d

Heads Up Louder Lovers!
Don’t forget your tickets for @billybragg in conversation plus book-signing - what a #Louder2025 Festival Finale!
Many thanks Richard @SpenwoodBooks & editor @iainkey
Join us Sun 16 Nov, 8pm @innsideuk #Manchester
All tickets: tinyurl.com/bddkk9rt

BILLY BRAGG: A People's History. An in conversation

Join BILLY BRAGG in conversation as we celebrate the publication of 'A People's History' - an oral history by people moved by his music.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 8d

We’re sorry to announce that @JonnPenney is no longer able to join us in conversation with @johnrobb77 , Friday 14th November.
Refunds have been issued via Eventbrite but we hope you’ll all still join us for other events across the Festival weekend.
Get well soon, Jonn ❤️❤️❤️