New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/AYvGxWtK6JU
At our February Open Mic, Siying shared this poem about finding yourself amongst heartbreak and becoming the person you need to move on.
Learn more about Siying's work: www.instagram.com/oldricebone/
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
Join us tonight at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our next open mic!
Today, we're welcoming Nandini Sen to the mic as our feature poet, alongside our usual selection of open micers from Edinburgh and beyond.
Entry is free and doors are from 6.30 pm for a 7 pm start.
Come get loud with us!
Grab the Mic is designed to sharpen your delivery, build confidence and hone your craft for the stage. Whether you’re interested in being a spoken word poet or want to get better at reading your work in public, this hands-on workshop gives you the core skills you need to perform with confidence.
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Join us for Grab the Mic at StAnza next week!
Our Dr. Katie Ailes, Kevin Mclean, and Mark Gallie are delivering this spoken word workshop at StAnza Poetry Festival next Saturday, March 14.
Book tickets: byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
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New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/CNbH_3XFe6g
Feature poet Jack Hinks shared this poem for his partner as well as this retelling of the story of Prometheus at our Open Mic on Monday, February 23, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
See Moree of Jack's work: www.instagram.com/jackhinksmus...
📣 On sale now: The Worst Poets Club: with Hollie McNish, Donna Ashworth, Nikita Gill and Len Pennie
📅 Sun 18th Oct, 6pm
Four of the biggest names in poetry in the UK gather to celebrate being rubbish at what they love.
🎟️ https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/hollie-mcnish-worst-poets-2026-tickets
Our next Showcases and Masterclass are on April 30, May 1, & May 2. We're welcoming Jasmine Gardosi back to our stage! Jasmine is our touring poet and host of our next Masterclass in Aberdeen on Saturday, May 2.
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We're releasing videos from our February 2026 Showcases very soon, so make sure you've subscribed to our YouTube channel be the first to see brand new poetry videos from poets Griot Gabriel, Caitlin O'Ryan, Pepita, Gilad Zinman, Aditya Narayan, Fiona Robertson, Imogen Stirling, and Tawona Sithole
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Our poets were phenomenal and we're grateful to Griot Gabriel for being our first touring poet of the year, and for delivering a fantastic Masterclass in Glasgow.
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What a way to celebrate our birthday!
Thank you for joining us for our Showcase weekend at the end of February. We had a blast in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Glasgow bringing you the best of Spoken Word and Poetry across Scotland.
Our Slam Heat Champions all qualify for our Grand Slam Final in August which has a £3,000 cash prize! Sign ups close on Thursday, March 12.
If you'd like to catch up on our 2025-26 Slam Series, you can watch our Edinburgh and Glasgow Slam Heats on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Aberdeen Slam Heat sign ups close in a week!
We'll be back in Aberdeen on Friday, March 27, with reigning Champ Mae Diansangu, as 12 poets compete to be our next Champion.
Register for a chance to compete in our Slam Heat and win a £200 cash prize: forms.gle/Z7TggetczQ2i...
Good luck!
New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/eHXCQhoX8Yo
2025 Howl! Poetry Slam Winner Eve Mumford shared this piece about the stigma around therapy in the UK at our December 2025 open mic.
Learn more about Eve's work: www.instagram.com/poems_by_eve/
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
Nandini Sen is an anthropologist and a storyteller. She has shared her creative work at the Loud Poets Open Mic, Edinburgh International Book Festival, and Push the Boat Out.
Next week, she'll focus on emphasising how gender equality is just not achieved, it's made.
Announcing our next Open Mic feature: Nandini Sen
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Monday, March 9, for this free event and enjoy an evening of poetry and spoken word with Loud Poets.
Want to learn more about our open mic?
Head to iamloud.co/live for more information
Join us on Saturday, March 14, at 4.45 pm to cheer on your Slammers:
Anisha Jaya Minocha
Aradhana Kiran
Cece
Degna Stone
Drew Gill
Lizzy Adlam
Mark Richardson
Mary Kalinski
Mike Yuill
Natalia Roguz
Q Manivannan
Taylor Dyson
We can't wait to see you in St. Andrews!
Our 2025-26 Slam Series continues at StAnza Poetry Festival. We're joined by reigning champ Doroti Polgár as Sacrificial Poet! The Slam winner not only receives the title of St. Andrews Slam Champ and a £200 prize, they also qualify for the Grand Slam Final!
Tickets: byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...
New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/HtWTbl_Hq9E
Poet, Drew Gill, shared this declaration of platonic love for his best friend and her love of Mars at our December 2025 open mic.
Learn about Drew's work: www.instagram.com/drewgillcrea...
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
An image of Pleasance Edinburgh with the words Push the Boat Out Festival, 12-15 November 2026
Save the Date! 📆 Push the Boat Out Festival returns this November! 🛶 Join us at Pleasance from 12–15 November for a joyful weekend of poetry, performance and plenty of surprises. Expect bold voices and brilliant conversations as we gather once again to celebrate words in all their forms.
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StAnza Slam Registration is closed!
Thank you to everyone who registered, we can't wait to reveal the St. Andrews Slam Heat line-up soon. You can still buy tickets to watch the Slam and cheer on your favourite poets on Saturday, March 14.
Get your tickets: byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...
From 7 pm, Griot will be performance alongside spoken word artist Imogen Stirling, and storyteller Tawona Sithole. We're hosting an open mic section where you can share your words! Sign up on the door, so get down early to secure a spot.
Book Showcase tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...
Our first session of our brand new Masterclass series is today!
Join us at Drygate from 3 pm for a poetry Masterclass led by our touring poet Griot Gabriel for an exclusive workshop showing you how to write for the page and the stage.
Get Masterclass tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...
Incredible night at the @iamloudpro.bsky.social Showcase - they always run such fun, well-curated events. Such a range of poetry styles and topics, from muppets to walls to pheasants to gangs. My set went by in a blur but I remember it being a joy and people were nice to me afterwards!
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New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/sDRTu_76oz8
In January 2026, Gilad Zinman performed this poem about the restriction of religion after Beth Rose's 'Burn It All Down'.
Learn more about Gilad's work: www.instagram.com/lower_all_yo...
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
The Loud Crew is on the road today heading to Aberdeen!
Come along to our Showcase tonight to hear poetry from Griot Gabriel, Aditya Narayan, and Fiona Robertson. We're also hosting an open mic section where you can get involved.
Get tickets: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/lou...
Edinburgh, our first Showcase of 2026 is tonight!
We're at the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 7 pm bringing you the best of spoken word and poetry with Griot Gabriel, and Caitlin O'Ryan, Gilad Zinman, and Pepita.
Don't miss out: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:64...
New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/yLpWIK9uCMY
Emily Grace shared this poem about sharing a taxi with 3 male comedians on International Women's Day at our January open mic.
Learn more about Emily's work: www.instagram.com/emilygracebr...
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
StAnza Slam sign ups close this Sunday, February 28!
Enter for a chance to compete for the St. Andrews Slam Champion title. Our Slam Heat Champs win a £200 cash prize and qualify for our Grand Slam Final in August and its £3,000 cash prize!
Tickets available now: byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...
New video!
Watch here: youtu.be/S9OUyVe-9Sc
At our January 2026 open mic, Edinburgh-based poet Sarah M Davies shared this piece about coming as you are inspired by Virginia Woolf.
Learn more about Sarah's work: www.instagram.com/fromsarahspen/
Thanks to Creative Scotland for supporting our work
