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Our feature for the February 10 Open Mic is the poetry dynamo that is @callumjodwyer
Callum is a sensational poet, one of the founding members of Loud Poets and we are so excited to have him feature at the open mic.
You can sign up to perform here: tr.ee/pO3HFu_HLP
Our feature for the February 10 Open Mic is the poetry dynamo that is @callumjodwyer
Callum is a sensational poet, one of the founding members of Loud Poets and we are so excited to have him feature at the open mic.
You can sign up to perform here: tr.ee/pO3HFu_HLP
Edinburgh poets, tonight's the deadline for the Edinburgh 900 Poetry Bookmark Competition!
If you have a poem about the city that fits onto the bookmark template, submit it for your chance to have it printed and distributed across the city!
Info: edinburgh.org/900/edinburgh-…
Tinderbox Orchestra are coming to Northern Ireland and Ireland!
We'll be playing in the following cities:
BELFAST | Oh Yeah Centre | 13th Feb
DUBLIN | Vernon Studio at RIAM | 14th Feb
CORK | Firkin Crane | 15th Feb
Check the link below for tickets:
shorturl.at/CfkWp
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/qzohCHUDO0U
On 11th January 2025, we held our first-ever Glasgow Heat at Drygate! In the final round, Arlo Bayne performed this vibrant poem celebrating life in all its wonder.
Learn more about Arlo's work at instagram.com/Orlarlo123
Arlo was accompanied for this poem by musician Jack Hinks. Learn more about Jack's work via jackhinks.co.uk/
Thank you to Creative Scotland and the National Lottery for supporting the Loud Poets 2024-25 Season.
We feel so grateful to be awarded Multi Year funding from Creative Scotland for the next three years!
It's a huge boost and support for us, and we're so excited to get started on all of our projects!
@CreativeScots@scotgov
📸: @chrisdonia
It can be an intensely stressful time for our literary organisations, awaiting the outcome.
It's great to see our friends doing impactful work in literature receive their multi-year funding news today!
Multi-Year Funding Outcome Announcement - Record number of cultural organisations to receive stable, year-on-year funding to deliver culture and creativity for Scotland’s people. Details via @CreativeScots 👇creativescotland.com/news-st…
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We are incredibly grateful and relieved to have been awarded Multi-Year Funding to support our work through 2028.
This vital long-term investment will enable us to continue supporting, developing, and showcasing the fantastic Scottish spoken word poetry scene. We are excited to continue expanding access to this brilliant art form to all, making this scene more sustainable, and innovating new projects and collaborations.
We are immensely thankful to Creative Scotland for this support, and to all of the poets, producers, partners, and audiences who have believed in what we do over the past 11 years: this has always been, and continues to be, for you.
Thank you, and LET'S GO!
New Slam Release!
Watch here: youtu.be/0Jp0tvKzTm4
On 11th January 2025, we held our first-ever Glasgow Heat at Drygate! Kevin Mclean hosted the event and our Sacrificial Poet was spoken word legend Jim Monaghan. Our judges were Jim Monaghan, Katie Ailes, and RJ Hunter.
Jim Monaghan is a veteran of Scotland's poetry and spoken word scene, performing live poetry for over 40 years. He lives in Govanhill, is one of the founders of The Govanhill International Festival and a Director of Romano Lav. Learn more about Jim: x.com/JimMonaghan10
It's our Birthday! Which means it's time for the Loud Poets team to take to the stage! Always a fun show so come and celebrate with us!
scottishstorytellingcentre.o…
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Loud Poets
Spoken Word Showcase
Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Kevin Mclean, Katie Ailes, Mark Gallie, RJ Hunter
7:30pm on 8th February 2025
£10 / £8
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh
www.IAmLoud.co/Live
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery
ALT Black and grey poster with white and yellow graffiti style text. The background is blurred image of a poet performing. The text on the image reads:
Loud Poets
Spoken Word Showcase
Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Kevin Mclean, Katie Ailes, Mark Gallie, RJ Hunter
7:30pm on 8th February 2025
£10 / £8
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh
www.IAmLoud.co/Live
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/gyftAX6Sa2g
On 11th January 2025, we held our first-ever Glasgow Heat at Drygate! To kick off the evening, our Sacrificial Poet @JimMonaghan10 performed this empowering reminder of hope in the darkness.
Jim is a veteran of Scotland's poetry and spoken word scene, performing live poetry for over 40 years. He lives in Govanhill, is one of the founders of The Govanhill International Festival and a Director of Romano Lav. Learn more about Jim's work: x.com/JimMonaghan10
This poem is featured in Jim's latest collection, "For Auld Intensive Purposes" (Speculative Books, 2024). Order it here: speculativebooks.net/shop/fo…
The Loud Poets Open Mic is back tonight!
Come on down to the Canons' Gait for a tremendous night of poetry.
Featuring the GRAND SLAM CHAMPION EmmaClaire Brightlyn!
Free entry. Doors are 6.30 for a 7pm start