The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series returns for its fifth year! Join us to cheer, clap and holler as Edinburgh’s top poets compete in the first of twelve heats for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry. This will be a thumping celebration of some of the best spoken word coming out of Scotland today.

Include three performances from sacrificial poet Josh Cake, who will judge the contest alongside Naomi Head and Ross McFarlane.

Sign up to take part via this form. Sign-ups will close on 30 October.

I Am Loud started in 2014 as Loud Poets, a live spoken word poetry showcase. Since then they have grown into a multidisciplinary production and entertainment company while keeping live events at the heart of their work. From monthly shows to open mics, tours and festival performances, I Am Loud showcases the best of spoken word work coming out of Scotland today.

In partnership with I Am Loud