The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series expanded, and VERVE is hosting the Birmingham heat! Watch Birmingham's top poets compete in one of 10 heats taking place across Scotland and England for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry.

The winner will take home £200 and qualify for the 2027 Grand Slam Final in Edinburgh, with a £3,000 cash prize! Don't miss this electrifying competition!

The sacrificial poet for this event will be Birmingham's current poet laureate Bradley Taylor!

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 and the UK today.