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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 · 2h

It may be 10 yrs old but St Anthony is still sensational-take a listen here:
youtube.com/watch?v=3cYNI8…
& then come join the wonderful @mikegarry & David Sangster as they share new material a#Louder202525
Fri 14 Nov, 6.30pm, @innsideuk Manchester
All tickets: tinyurl.com/58vhtrvk

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3cYNI8…

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

Heads up Louder Lovers & calling all Blitz Kids!

Join @DJRustyEgan RUSTY EGAN in conversation with Martin James at #louder2025

Sunday 16th November, 6pm @innsideuk #Manchester.

All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/4dpu6cd4

What a treat we have in store for sure @McNidderGrace x

RUSTY EGAN in conversation

Join RUSTY EGAN - one of the most iconic and influential figures in the electronic music industry - in conversation

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

Don’t forget your tickets to this top #Louder2025 event!
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 · 9h

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 · 9h

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 · 9h

We’re really looking forward to this treat at #Louder2025
Join @steveediggle in conversation with @janeyleegrace with dedicated book signing afterwards
Autonomy: Portrait of a Buzzcock
Saturday 15 November, 2pm @innsideuk #Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/58ddf2aa

Autonomy: Portrait of a Buzzcock: Steve Diggle in conversation

Autonomy is a deeply personal memoir from one of the founders of the UK punk scene who helped change the music - & outlook - of a generation

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

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 · 2d

The joy of dipping in and out, Pravin! Making the most of a brilliant weekend! Looking forward to you being with us again! 👏👍

Pravin Gorajala @pravg.bsky.social · 2d

Looking forward to this but I may have to dip in and out as the Matt Johnson talk is at the same time! (Have tickets for both). Should be another great weekend!

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

What's behind the enduring appeal of Paul Weller?
Come and find out!
Saturday 15th November, 6.15pm with Dan Jennings and Nicky Weller
The Innside Hotel, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/84ee9d39
www.bigissue.com/culture/musi...

DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE: The Authorised Oral History of PAUL WELLER

DANCING THROUGH THE FIRE: The Authorised Oral History of Paul Weller with author DAN JENNINGS and NICKY WELLER with host Ralph Dartford

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?

Or would you go & see Stuart Maconie in conversation with Gareth Bird?

The latter!
Saturday 15th November, 12.15pm. The Innside, Manchester.

All tickets: tinyurl.com/h2mjv8r8

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C58...

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THEIR FRIENDS: Stuart Maconie

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THEIR FRIENDS: The Beatles changed the world. But who changed theirs? STUART MACONIE in conversation.

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

You wanna go where ya wanna go
I wanna know where ya going to

Is it Jon McClure of Reverend & The Makers talking music books with John Robb?
Hope so!

Friday 14th November, 6.45pm. The Innside, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/yns9e2y9

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rky0...

Jon McClure (Reverend & the Makers) & John Robb talking Music Books & more

Two gurus, two mouths, both with loads to say - things will undoubtedly get Louder…

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

Come on, you know you want to
Raise your hands
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And join Blur drummer Dave Rowntree in conversation with his never seen before photo book.
Saturday 15th November, 8pm. #Louder2025 The Innside, Manchester.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDsw...
All tickets: tinyurl.com/bdfnrjda

Blur - Girls And Boys (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Blur

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t forget! Our annual Wilko Johnson Writing Award deadline is end of October!
It’s a great way for all inspiring & aspiring writers interested in music to get published, to get involved in #Louder2025 & WIN A LOAD of fabulous music books!
All details👇

louderthanwordsfest.com/wilko-award/

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

We love 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 @hairybikers.bsky.social , 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 · 2d

To say we're delighted to welcome the wonderful @mikegarry to #Louder2025 would be an understatement!
Join Mike & #davidsangster for our opening event Friday 14th November, 6.30pm @innsideuk Manchester.
All tickets & event info: tinyurl.com/58vhtrvk

Now That’s What I Call Music – Volume One: MIKE GARRY & DAVID SANGSTER

The poet Mike Garry presents an evening of his musical collaborations and shares some exclusive, brand new live music with David Sangster

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 3d

Heads up Louder Lovers!
Our #Louder2025 event with Henry Normal is now Sold Out!
Still lots to choose from though, so be quick, peruse & choose & we’ll see you November!

louderthanwordsfest.com/whats-on/

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

Such a fabulous event for our #Louder2025 programme!

Join CLARE GROGAN in conversation with Daryl Easlea... and there may well be some musical treats for our ears to boot too!

Saturday 15th November, 2pm at The Innside, Manchester.

All tickets & info here: tinyurl.com/4k6byp7f

CLARE GROGAN in conversation with Daryl Easlea

Eventbrite - Louder Than Words Festival presents CLARE GROGAN in conversation with Daryl Easlea - Saturday, November 15, 2025 at INNSIDE Manchester, Manchester, England. Find event and ticket informat...

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

Here we go Louder Lovers!

A fabulous event for #Louder2025.

Join the brilliant @richardjobson in conversation, midday Sunday 16th November

We're @innsideuk #Manchester.

All tickets available here: tinyurl.com/4fy4xrwr

RICHARD JOBSON in conversation: The Kreuzberg Sonata and more

Join Richard Jobson in conversation, focusing on his fiction novel 'The Kreuzberg Sonata' and more!

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 2d

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, 10.15am
All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/5xupaych

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

Eventbrite - Louder Than Words Festival presents BEEZER Until Now: Volume I: A Life in Photos 1982-1986 2 Companion books - Sunday, November 16, 2025 at INNSIDE Manchester, Manchester, England. Find ...

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

Don’t miss out on this #Louder2025 treat!!

Join @EdTudorPole1 in conversation with @johnrobb77

Sunday 16th November, 4pm @innsideuk Manchester.

All tickets and details here: tinyurl.com/yc7skd72

EDWARD TUDOR POLE in conversation: The Pen is Mightier

Join Ed Tudor Pole in conversation, celebrating his brilliant autobiography: The Pen is Mightier

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 3d

Heads up Louder Lovers!
Our #Louder2025 event with Henry Normal is now Sold Out!
Still lots to choose from though, so be quick, peruse & choose & we’ll see you November!

louderthanwordsfest.com/whats-on/

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 4d

Well, today’s post just got MUCH better. Started with bills, ended with this beauty!
Don’t forget you can join @billybragg in conversation with @johnrobb77
Sunday 16 November, 8pm @innsideuk #Manchester
All tickets: tinyurl.com/bddkk9rt

Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 4d

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