Loud Poets x Bad Betty: Spoken Word Showcase
Scotland’s premiere spoken word night Loud Poets is teaming up with Nottingham's innovative poetry organisation Bad Betty to showcase a stellar lineup of wordsmiths on 16th October.
About Loud Poets x Bad Betty: Spoken Word Showcase
| 16th October 2025 | |
| 7pm - 9:30pm | |
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Scottish Storytelling Centre 43 - 45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR |
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| £12 (£10) | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
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Scotland’s premiere spoken word night Loud Poets is teaming up with Nottingham's innovative poetry organisation Bad Betty to showcase a stellar lineup of wordsmiths. Expect fist-thumping, heart-wrenching, side-tickling poetry performances with live musical accompaniment.
The event features poets Molly Naylor, Francis-Xavier Mukiibi, Antosh Wojcik, and Agata Maslowska, hosted by Kevin Mclean, with live music from Jack Hinks.
*Please note, this showcase begins at 7pm, rather than 7:30pm as with previous Loud Poets showcases. This will be the consistent start time for Loud Poets events at the SSC moving forward.
'Loud Poets is tearing up the landscape, bringing the ancient art to contemporary audiences – spreading mirth, giggles and talent along the way.' (Corr Blimey)
'Go listen to Loud Poets and hear them say the things you’ve been trying to say yourself.' (Shane Koyczan)
'There’s a humour, poignancy and most of all confidence which serves to inspire.' (The Scotsman)
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