THURSDAY 13th February. 7-9pm. I AM LOUD: Scotland’s National Spoken Word Slam Join I Am Loud , Scotland's premier spoken word production company, for a night of poetry performance. Known for their electric live shows and boundary-pushing approach, the I Am Loud team brings their signature mix of creativity, humour, and raw talent to the stage. From the Edinburgh Fringe to London's VAULT Festival, this collective has captivated audiences across the UK and beyond. Expect a night of high-energy poetry, featuring some of the most exciting voices in the spoken word scene today. Founded in 2014, I Am Loud CIC began with Loud Poets , a monthly poetry night that set out to revolutionize spoken word. Driven by the goal of making poetry accessible, vibrant, and entertaining, they quickly became known for hosting top-tier talent and breaking new ground in the art form. From these roots, I Am Loud expanded to produce an array of live shows, performing across the UK and internationally at acclaimed events like the Edinburgh, Brighton, and Prague Fringe Festivals, Hidden Door in Edinburgh, and London’s VAULT Festival. Along the way, they’ve collaborated with some of the biggest names in spoken word—Shane Koyczan, Joelle Taylor, Hannah Lavery, and many others—cementing their reputation for unforgettable, high-quality performances both on stage and online. In 2018, they rebranded as I Am Loud Productions, continuing to elevate spoken word through innovative projects like Return to Form  (an educational series), The Loudcast  podcast, and their annual NaPoWriMo series. Now, with their 2022 Live Season and beyond, I Am Loud remains a driving force in the UK’s spoken word scene, celebrating the power of poetry to engage, challenge, and inspire.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FEBRUARY 13th - 16th 2025 VERVE FESTIVAL of POETRY & SPOKEN WORD Join our mailing list. Get early ticket access. Subscribe Now Thanks for submitting! ABOUT Not just an annual 5 day poetry festival! We also host monthly open mic nights, quarterly featured poetry, a year long Poetry Collective for new writers, and a sell out workshop series featuring established poets all year long. CONTACT VERVE VERVE has cultivated a reputation for its dynamic and celebratory approach to programming poetry of every kind, whether it be raucous spoken word events, quiet poetry readings, studious workshops, immersive poetry, collaborative projects, or open mic. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM @ THE HIVE / THE HIPPODROME / GLEE CLUB / CHERRY REDS / ONLINE MISSION & HISTORY INFO FOLLOW US @ VERVE.POETRY.FESTIVAL OUR PARTNERS STAY IN THE LOOP SUBSCRIBE Join our mailing list. Get early ticket access. Subscribe Now Thanks for submitting! CONTACT VERVE

FESTIVAL PASSES Experience more poetry for your money with one of our FESTIVAL PASSES FESTIVAL PASS >> Includes entry to all events throughout the festival (excluding workshops and the Schools Slam Final on Wed 12 Feb). £60 (concessions £45) SATURDAY PASS >> Includes entry to all events on Sat 15 Feb (excluding workshops). £35 (concessions £26) SUNDAY PASS >> Includes entry to all events on Sun 16 Feb (excluding workshops). £20 (concessions £15) ONLINE PASS >> his pass gives you access to each and every one of our streamed events, to watch live or enjoy for up to four weeks afterwards.