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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 12m

Our fourth and final performer for tomorrow night's special Loud Poets x Bad Betty Press Showcase is the amazing Francis-Xavier Mukiibi @fxmpoetry.bsky.social!

7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 1h

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/vJzWaX074tA

At our September 2025 open mic, we were treated to feature performances from the amazing Arlo Bayne!

Learn more about Arlo's work: www.instagram.com/baynes_makery/

Open Mic Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 1d

The next poet joining the line-up for our show on the 16th at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social is Agata Maslowska!

Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

Scotland's premiere spoken word night

Loud Poets x Bad Betty Press

Molly Naylor, Francis-Xavier Mukiibi, Antosh Wojcik, Agata Maslowska

7:00pm on 16th October 2025

£12 / £10

The Scottish Storytelling Centre

Edinburgh

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Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social · 1d

Love & Rage: A Literary Cabaret
7.30 Sat 8th

Love and Rage are not just feelings—they are fuel. An all-star line up of writers, poets and performers show us how to use love and rage as catalysts for revolutionary change Hosted by @profsunnysingh.bsky.social

lighthousebookshop.com/events/love-...

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Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social · 1d

Maryville: A Dyke Bar Revival
7pm Weds 5th

Celebrating & examining the scars, hopes, dreams & potentials of the queer underground and dyke counterculture - poetry, performance & discussion with Joelle Taylor.
+ Edinburgh Dyke Bar take-over of Roxy 8.30-10.30pm
lighthousebookshop.com/events/maryv...

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Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social · 1d

Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair is less than a month away!

4 Days of bookstalls from 50+ presses
20 events incl DragQueen Storytelling, Community Lunch & 2 Cabarets!

Full program is live, hybrid & either £5 or free!
5-9Nov: Join us!

tinyurl.com/RadicalBookF...
lighthousebookshop.com/events/edinb...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 2d

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/hYy3R15ltGY

From Culain Wood, a thought-provoking poem about the dogs barking in all of our lives.

Learn more about Culain Wood's work via www.instagram.com/culainwoodth...

We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 2d

Our Open Mic is tonight!

We are back at our new venue, the Scottish Storytelling Centre with the incredible feature Angela Yausheva!

The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.

Enjoy a few snaps from last Open Mic.

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Scottish BPOC Writers Network @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social · 2d

Do you write:

• SFF/speculative fiction
• Games - digital, RPGs, tabletop, etc
• Scripts for film, TV, radio, or podcasts
• Comics - print or digital

...and want some inspiration? Then check out this Saturday's workshop on (super)heroic worlds!
scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/building-sup...

Building (Super) Heroic Worlds with Etienne Kubwabo

An in-person writing workshop about turning ordinary surroundings into superheroic worlds.

scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org

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Michael Pedersen @michaelpedersen.bsky.social · 2d

The rest of the show year is looking gorgeous as a gambol of grapefruit. A treble Edinburgh dollop, Glasgow, Oxford, London, Norwich, Birnam & beyond. Heaps with Hollie McNish plus Damian Barr, Gordon Buchanan, & other heartthrobs.

🎟️: www.michaelpedersen.co.uk/events

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 2d

Catch Angela Yausheva featuring at our open mic tonight!

FREE & unticketed; just rock up! 6:30 doors for a 7pm start at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 5d

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/02aPpi9ggwk

From Trystan Lewis, a stirring poem about unconditional love.

Learn more about Trystan Lewis' work via www.instagram.com/trystan_shout/

We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk

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TheQR @theqr.bsky.social · 6d

“Stage is my safe space where I can be unapologetically myself.”

Poet Angela Yausheva speaks to theQR about confession, connection and her upcoming @iamloudpro.bsky.social appearance (13 Oct - Scottish Storytelling Centre).

Read → wp.me/p91wLp-zErvpdO

#SpokenWord #AngelaYausheva #LoudPoets

Interview: Angela Yausheva on Stage, Song and Loud Poets

In this interview, poet Angela Yausheva discusses her confessional style and upcoming Loud Poets performance at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 13 October.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 7d

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/bDvkN-JrPIs

From Solomon OB iii, a lyrical flow about creativity!

Learn more about Solomon OB iii's work via www.instagram.com/solomonobiii

We're so grateful to Process Productions for partnering with us! Learn more via www.processproductions.net

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 7d

Our first show back since Fringe will be at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social on the 16th of October at 7pm with our pals Bad Betty Press.

Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...

Our first poet, on what is a truly spectacular lineup, is the outstanding Antosh Wojcik!

A Black and white photo of Antosh looking up

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 9d

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/PthawMBydZ0

From Lucas Sheridan, a gorgeous poem about poetry, textiles, and finding yourself in the making.

Learn more about Lucas Sheridan's work via linktr.ee/lucaspoet

We're so grateful to the EIBF for partnering with us. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 9d

Our Open Mic is back next week!

With our fabulous feature Angela Yausheva!

Angela Yausheva is a spoken word artist, whose work delves into resilience, identity, and the intricacies of self-discovery.

The event is free and open to poets of all ages and experience.

Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.

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Anita Govan @anitagovan.bsky.social · 9d

Our autumn term starts tomorrow!

There's still time to register for our free taster session at Greyfriars Charteris Centre here in Edinburgh. We'll be kicking off the brand new term of The Scottish Poetry Choir from 7 pm, tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7.

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Laura Jones-Rivera @laurafjones.bsky.social · 13d

Happy to be part of the Start It Yourself panel at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social on the morning of Friday 21st November! Speaking all about starting 404 Ink/your own thang

pushtheboatout.org/events/start...

Start It Yourself - 2025 Push The Boat Out Festival

pushtheboatout.org

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 12d

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/foYjwK-zVrU

From Suhayl, an impassioned plea to look past our differences to what binds us together.

Learn more about Suhayl's work via www.instagram.com/Awakening_So...

We're so grateful to Bradford Literature Festival. Learn more via www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk

I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 12d

Interested in learning how to host events? Join us 21st Nov at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for a FREE workshop on compering technique led by @katieailes.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social!

Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...

Photo of Katie Ailes and Kevin Mclean performing live onstage.

Graphic for Push the Boat Out Festival, Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival. It takes place 20-23 November, plus pre-festival events, at the Pleasance.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 13d

We're kicking off the fourth year of our Loud Poets Slam Series 22nd of November, 6pm, at the Pleasance as part of @ptbopoetry.bsky.social!

The first of 10 Heats to qualify for our £3000 Slam Final!

Slam tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...

Slam sign-ups: forms.gle/SzPhgxDjR9xh...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 15d

We're so excited to be bringing you this ridiculous line-up of poets on the 16th of October at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.

Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627

Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 14d

New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/angFOdIrLN4

At our Grand Slam Final, Doroti Polgar flipped the script and gave the audience some well-earned praise.

Learn more about Doroti Polgar's work via www.instagram.com/polgardoroti...

We're so grateful to the EIBF. Learn more via www.edbookfest.co.uk

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 15d

We're so excited to be bringing you this ridiculous line-up of poets on the 16th of October at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.

Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr2xs627

Our team up shows with Bad Betty Press are always a standout so make sure to grab your tickets and come join in the fun!

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