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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: https://t.co/CgoPpI6qWw
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: https://t.co/fI50WPYPRj
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:
https://t.co/xvmmgpy9Cw
Arlo was accompanied for this poem by musician Jack Hinks. Learn more about Jack's work via https://t.co/Bg5zO2ktvn
Thank you to Creative Scotland and the National Lottery for supporting the Loud Poets 2024-25 Season.
New Video!
Watch here: https://t.co/ydBQ0FWlF7
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 https://t.co/X3vkMg5But
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!
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: https://t.co/SkBeaYFyO5
New Slam Release!
Watch here: https://t.co/hPgDaKmHBt
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.
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!
https://t.co/WHShugNuYq
It's our 11th birthday, so our Showcase will feature Loud Poets' own @kevoutloud, @KatieAiles, & @MarkGallie_, with 2023 Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion RJ Hunter & live music from @JackHinksMusic!
This is always a special show so grab your tickets now!
https://t.co/VjlBSQo151
@JimMonaghan10 This poem is featured in Jim's latest collection, "For Auld Intensive Purposes" (Speculative Books, 2024). Order it here: https://t.co/HcKs2BOPPH
New Video!
Watch here: https://t.co/Z6d2woAVUJ
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.
@JimMonaghan10 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: https://t.co/SkBeaYFyO5