Katie Ailes
@katieailes.bsky.social
Poet, researcher, educator, dancer. Co-Director, I Am Loud CIC. 2023 Glastonbury Poet in Residence. she/her.
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Join us 9th Jan to cheer, clap and holler as Glasgow’s top poets compete in the second of 10 heats for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry.
You have until the 23rd of December to signup to take part! forms.gle/BJFGyyWCMDri...
Stay tuned for an update on tickets going on sale soon!
You have until the 23rd of December to signup to take part! forms.gle/BJFGyyWCMDri...
Stay tuned for an update on tickets going on sale soon!
December 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Join us 9th Jan to cheer, clap and holler as Glasgow’s top poets compete in the second of 10 heats for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry.
You have until the 23rd of December to signup to take part! forms.gle/BJFGyyWCMDri...
Stay tuned for an update on tickets going on sale soon!
You have until the 23rd of December to signup to take part! forms.gle/BJFGyyWCMDri...
Stay tuned for an update on tickets going on sale soon!
Adore this poem!
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/g5Y_bGuV2KY
In the final round of our Edinburgh Slam Heat, our Sacrificial Poet Lucas Sheridan performed this gorgeous ode to community, solidarity, and finding the beauty in quotidian moments.
Watch here: youtu.be/g5Y_bGuV2KY
In the final round of our Edinburgh Slam Heat, our Sacrificial Poet Lucas Sheridan performed this gorgeous ode to community, solidarity, and finding the beauty in quotidian moments.
December 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Adore this poem!
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The Loudcast is BACK!
Watch it here: youtu.be/__wkR9HfQyU
Or wherever you get your podcasts
Welcome back to the LoudCast! New host, RJ Hunter, brings the Loud Poets Podcast back with a BANG with an in-depth chat and slam analysis with former host and I Am Loud Creative Director, Kevin McLean!
Watch it here: youtu.be/__wkR9HfQyU
Or wherever you get your podcasts
Welcome back to the LoudCast! New host, RJ Hunter, brings the Loud Poets Podcast back with a BANG with an in-depth chat and slam analysis with former host and I Am Loud Creative Director, Kevin McLean!
November 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Loudcast is BACK!
Watch it here: youtu.be/__wkR9HfQyU
Or wherever you get your podcasts
Welcome back to the LoudCast! New host, RJ Hunter, brings the Loud Poets Podcast back with a BANG with an in-depth chat and slam analysis with former host and I Am Loud Creative Director, Kevin McLean!
Watch it here: youtu.be/__wkR9HfQyU
Or wherever you get your podcasts
Welcome back to the LoudCast! New host, RJ Hunter, brings the Loud Poets Podcast back with a BANG with an in-depth chat and slam analysis with former host and I Am Loud Creative Director, Kevin McLean!
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Scotland, you’re no mine
(you were no his)
and I don’t want you…
—Hannah Lavery, “Scotland, you’re no mine”
from BLOOD SALT SPRING (Birlinn, 2022)
A #poem for #StAndrewsDay
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(you were no his)
and I don’t want you…
—Hannah Lavery, “Scotland, you’re no mine”
from BLOOD SALT SPRING (Birlinn, 2022)
A #poem for #StAndrewsDay
birlinn.co.uk/product/bloo...
November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Scotland, you’re no mine
(you were no his)
and I don’t want you…
—Hannah Lavery, “Scotland, you’re no mine”
from BLOOD SALT SPRING (Birlinn, 2022)
A #poem for #StAndrewsDay
birlinn.co.uk/product/bloo...
(you were no his)
and I don’t want you…
—Hannah Lavery, “Scotland, you’re no mine”
from BLOOD SALT SPRING (Birlinn, 2022)
A #poem for #StAndrewsDay
birlinn.co.uk/product/bloo...
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We're hiring! We're looking for a Social Media & Marketing Officer to join our team in the new year.
The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, 14th December 2025.
More information on the role and application details here: tinyurl.com/iamloudjob
The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, 14th December 2025.
More information on the role and application details here: tinyurl.com/iamloudjob
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We're hiring! We're looking for a Social Media & Marketing Officer to join our team in the new year.
The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, 14th December 2025.
More information on the role and application details here: tinyurl.com/iamloudjob
The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, 14th December 2025.
More information on the role and application details here: tinyurl.com/iamloudjob
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The Loudcast is returning!
On November 30th we are launching the latest season of The Loudcast with NEW HOST, RJ Hunter!
The first guest is none other than the former host and creative director of I Am Loud, Kevin Mclean!
The Loudcast is available wherever good podcasts are found.
On November 30th we are launching the latest season of The Loudcast with NEW HOST, RJ Hunter!
The first guest is none other than the former host and creative director of I Am Loud, Kevin Mclean!
The Loudcast is available wherever good podcasts are found.
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Loudcast is returning!
On November 30th we are launching the latest season of The Loudcast with NEW HOST, RJ Hunter!
The first guest is none other than the former host and creative director of I Am Loud, Kevin Mclean!
The Loudcast is available wherever good podcasts are found.
On November 30th we are launching the latest season of The Loudcast with NEW HOST, RJ Hunter!
The first guest is none other than the former host and creative director of I Am Loud, Kevin Mclean!
The Loudcast is available wherever good podcasts are found.
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/fr6q0pP6FAs
From Katie Ailes, a searing indictment of the Trump administration and a love letter to all those resisting.
Learn more about Kate: www.katieailes.com
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment to this poem.
Learn about Jack's work: www.jackhinks.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/fr6q0pP6FAs
From Katie Ailes, a searing indictment of the Trump administration and a love letter to all those resisting.
Learn more about Kate: www.katieailes.com
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment to this poem.
Learn about Jack's work: www.jackhinks.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/fr6q0pP6FAs
From Katie Ailes, a searing indictment of the Trump administration and a love letter to all those resisting.
Learn more about Kate: www.katieailes.com
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment to this poem.
Learn about Jack's work: www.jackhinks.co.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/fr6q0pP6FAs
From Katie Ailes, a searing indictment of the Trump administration and a love letter to all those resisting.
Learn more about Kate: www.katieailes.com
Jack Hinks provided musical accompaniment to this poem.
Learn about Jack's work: www.jackhinks.co.uk
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It's a tad down to the wire, I know, but I'm thrilled to say that I'm running the Poetry Advent Calendar again this year -- sign up by donating to @msf.ca and receive a poem every day from 1 to 24 December: book.benefacthq.com?id=poetry-ad...
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It's a tad down to the wire, I know, but I'm thrilled to say that I'm running the Poetry Advent Calendar again this year -- sign up by donating to @msf.ca and receive a poem every day from 1 to 24 December: book.benefacthq.com?id=poetry-ad...
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/xuaX6BiVS88
From Dean Tsang, a stunning performance merging poetry and beat-box, performed at our October 2025 open mic!
Learn more about Dean's work via linktr.ee/deantsangpoe...
Watch here: youtu.be/xuaX6BiVS88
From Dean Tsang, a stunning performance merging poetry and beat-box, performed at our October 2025 open mic!
Learn more about Dean's work via linktr.ee/deantsangpoe...
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/xuaX6BiVS88
From Dean Tsang, a stunning performance merging poetry and beat-box, performed at our October 2025 open mic!
Learn more about Dean's work via linktr.ee/deantsangpoe...
Watch here: youtu.be/xuaX6BiVS88
From Dean Tsang, a stunning performance merging poetry and beat-box, performed at our October 2025 open mic!
Learn more about Dean's work via linktr.ee/deantsangpoe...
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Our penultimate open mic of the year is tonight!
Featuring the sensational Spencer Mason!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
We are loving our new venue and heres a few snaps of last open mic.
Featuring the sensational Spencer Mason!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
We are loving our new venue and heres a few snaps of last open mic.
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our penultimate open mic of the year is tonight!
Featuring the sensational Spencer Mason!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
We are loving our new venue and heres a few snaps of last open mic.
Featuring the sensational Spencer Mason!
The event is free with doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
We are loving our new venue and heres a few snaps of last open mic.
Truly ridiculous quality at last night's slam. I'm constantly blown away by the calibre of the Scottish spoken word scene, and even more so by the community and the support the poets give each other. What a night!
EDINBURGH, WHAT A SLAM!
Thank you so much to all the poets for your phenomenal performances, to our very loud sold out audience, and to the wonderful team at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for hosting us.
And congratulations to our new Edinburgh Champion Heather Rose!
Thank you so much to all the poets for your phenomenal performances, to our very loud sold out audience, and to the wonderful team at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for hosting us.
And congratulations to our new Edinburgh Champion Heather Rose!
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Truly ridiculous quality at last night's slam. I'm constantly blown away by the calibre of the Scottish spoken word scene, and even more so by the community and the support the poets give each other. What a night!
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This Saturday we kick off our brand-new Slam Series with our Edinburgh Heat at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social! In addition to a stellar lineup of slammers, we're delighted to feature last year's Edinburgh Champion, Lucas Sheridan, as our Sacrificial Poet!
Tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
Tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
November 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This Saturday we kick off our brand-new Slam Series with our Edinburgh Heat at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social! In addition to a stellar lineup of slammers, we're delighted to feature last year's Edinburgh Champion, Lucas Sheridan, as our Sacrificial Poet!
Tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
Tickets: pushtheboatout.org/events/loud-...
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Announcing our feature for next week's open mic, the one, the only...SPENCER MASON!
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Announcing our feature for next week's open mic, the one, the only...SPENCER MASON!
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
Spencer Mason is a multi-disciplinary storyteller and musician based in Glasgow's East End.
Free Entry!
Venue: The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Doors at 6.30 for a 7pm start.
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Katie Ailes performs “Outwith” at @iamloudpro.bsky.social in Dumfries in 2022:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
Katie Ailes - Outwith || Spoken Word Poetry ||
YouTube video by I Am Loud Productions
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November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Katie Ailes performs “Outwith” at @iamloudpro.bsky.social in Dumfries in 2022:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBem...
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‘outwith’: preposition: outside; beyond. A term unique to Scotland.
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
‘outwith’: preposition: outside; beyond. A term unique to Scotland.
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
Revising my visa essay,
applying for three more years
here, I read my own scribbled words:
Comparable opportunities for critical study
do not exist outwith Scotland…
—Katie Ailes, “Outwith”
Glasgow Women Poets, Four-em Press 2016
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New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
New Video!
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
Watch here: youtu.be/icgcsKU6xI8
From Kate Ireland, an ode to her gran - and to a slower pace.
Kate Ireland is a poet and performer from Glasgow, based in Manchester.
Learn more about Kate's work via www.kateireland.uk
Dean is one of the most exciting new voices to emerge from the Edinburgh spoken word scene in the past few years, and this poem is a powerhouse. Well worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4H1...
October 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Dean is one of the most exciting new voices to emerge from the Edinburgh spoken word scene in the past few years, and this poem is a powerhouse. Well worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4H1...
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ICYMI, our new Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan featured on BBC Radio 4's The Verb last weekend!
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
BBC Radio 4 - The Verb, Maria Popova, Aditya Narayan, Kimberly Campanello, DM Black
Ian McMillan with Maria Popova, Aditya Narayan, Kimberly Campanello, and DM Black.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
ICYMI, our new Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion Aditya Narayan featured on BBC Radio 4's The Verb last weekend!
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
Hear him performing and chatting with Ian McMillan and other great panelists here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #Poetry
Had an absolute blast hosting this last night - always a joy when the Bad Betty team rolls into town!
Whoa Bad Betty, what a show!!!
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our special show with Bad Betty Press, and a huge thanks to our poets @fxmpoetry.bsky.social, Agata Maslowska, @antoshwojcik.bsky.social & @mollynaylor.bsky.social, plus @jackhinksmusic.bsky.social on guitar!
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for our special show with Bad Betty Press, and a huge thanks to our poets @fxmpoetry.bsky.social, Agata Maslowska, @antoshwojcik.bsky.social & @mollynaylor.bsky.social, plus @jackhinksmusic.bsky.social on guitar!
October 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Had an absolute blast hosting this last night - always a joy when the Bad Betty team rolls into town!
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TONIGHT! Don't miss our special showcase with Bad Betty Press, featuring the spectacular lineup of @mollynaylor.bsky.social @antoshwojcik.bsky.social @fxmpoetry.bsky.social & Agata Maslowska!
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
TONIGHT! Don't miss our special showcase with Bad Betty Press, featuring the spectacular lineup of @mollynaylor.bsky.social @antoshwojcik.bsky.social @fxmpoetry.bsky.social & Agata Maslowska!
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
7pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
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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
7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
7pm Thurs 16/10 at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social.Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63... #Poetry
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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...
Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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...
Make sure to grab your tickets for what is going to be an incredible show: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:63...
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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
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
October 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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
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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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.
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.
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
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.