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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Join us 9th Jan to cheer, clap and holler as Glasgow’s top poets compete in the second of 10 heats for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry. You have until the 23rd of December to signup to take part! forms.gle/BJFGyyWCMDri... Stay tuned for an update on tickets going on sale soon!

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Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets
x Slam Heat

Slam Series: Glasgow Heat
Sacrificial Poet Arlo Bayne
7m on 9th January 2026
£10/8
Centre For Contemporary Arts
Glasgow

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

We're hiring! We're looking for a Social Media & Marketing Officer to join our team in the new year. The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, 14th December 2025. More information on the role and application details here: tinyurl.com/iamloudjob

We're hiring! We're looking for a Social Media & Marketing Officer to join our team. I Am Loud Productions.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Interested in learning how to host events? Join us 21st Nov at @ptbopoetry.bsky.social for a FREE workshop on compering technique led by @katieailes.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social! Info & bookings: pushtheboatout.org/events/hosti...

Photo of Katie Ailes and Kevin Mclean performing live onstage.

Graphic for Push the Boat Out Festival, Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival. It takes place 20-23 November, plus pre-festival events, at the Pleasance.

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Five Five Stars! There should be a name for it! edinburghguide.com/festival/202...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

We're kicking off Fringe 2025 with a new show full of collab poems, music, special guests, cool tech and brand new poems! TICKETS: tinyurl.com/bdwbchrv August 1, 8, 14, and 21 from 8:30-9:45pm at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social (venue 30). Tickets £16/14 concession. We'd love to see you there!

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Katie Ailes @katieailes.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I'm SO EXCITED to debut our brand-new Loud Poets show! It twists the kaleidoscope of spoken word to show every facet, from the goofy to the political to the profound & beyond. 1, 8, 14, 21 Aug, 8:30-9:45pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Our fourth and final guest for this year's #EdFringe will be the incredible Kate Ireland. Kate will be joining us at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social on the 21st Aug. To grab tickets for that show, or Kate's own show, Golden Time, check out our Linktree: linktr.ee/iamloudpro

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The Naturolls: A Daggerheart Podcast @thenaturolls.com · 21/07/2025

Finally time for a big announcement!🚨 #TheNaturolls are teaming up with @demiplane.com to get more of YOU playing #Daggerheart! Demiplane and Roll20 have always powered our show and with their help, we're giving away the digital Core Rules + Art Pack. Like this, repost it, and follow us to enter!

Key art for the Daggerheart Nexus on Demiplane. Has the title and photos of the nexus on desktop, tablet, and phone

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Bradford let's go!!! Tomorrow night is our penultimate Slam Heat of our 2024-25 Slam Series, hosted in partnership with the wonderful @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social, featuring @mlferg.bsky.social & 12 fantastic slammers! Tickets: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/loud-p... #WhatsOnBradford #Bradford

Black poster with a blurred image of a poet performing. The text on the image reads:

Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets and Bradford Literature Festival

Slam Series: Bradford
Sacrificial Poet Maria Ferguson
7pm on 1st July 2025
£7
Loading Bay
Bradford

www.IAmLoud.co/Slam
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

The slammers are Abbi Senior, Chris Cambell, Chris Singleton, Eleanor May Blackburn, Ian winter, Kauser Mukhtar, Lateral G, Nobody Important, The Hellpoet, Trystan Lewis, Yousef Alawi, and Zara Sehar

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Tonight we crown our first ever Loud Poets London Slam Champion! Join us at the Hackney Showroom at 7:30pm for performances from a stellar lineup of slammers, plus sacrificial poet performances from the iconic Joelle Taylor! Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets... #WhatsOnLondon

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Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets and Process Productions

Slam Series: London
Sacrificial Poet Joelle Taylor
7:30pm on 27th June 2025
£15/£12
Hackney Showroom
London

www.IAmLoud.co/Slam
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

The slammers are Alan White, Aman, Bella Cox, Elle Dillon-Reams, Francis-Xavier Mukiibi, Georgie Simson, Jimmie, John Devlin, mithago, Roshni aka poetcat, Solomon O.B iii, and Thea.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Thank you to Abby Oliveira, Gray Crosbie, @shanestrachan.bsky.social, Christie Gourlay, @jackhinksmusic.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social for making our final showcase of the season so special! While that's a wrap on our showcases til autumn, we have loads more events over the coming months...

Photo of Abby Oliveira, Gray Crosbie, Shane Strachan, Christie Gourlay, Kevin Mclean, and Jack Hinks standing onstage smiling.

Photo of Abby Oliveira, Gray Crosbie, Shane Strachan, Christie Gourlay, Kevin Mclean, and Jack Hinks standing onstage screaming joyously.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

We are so excited for our Bradford Slam Heat in partnership with @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on July 1st! We have 12 amazing poets competing for £200 and the chance to qualify for our £3,000 Grand Slam Final in August! Tickets: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/loud-p...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Join us at The Bike Shed July 12th for our Inverness Heat. An electric event featuring 12 slammers competing for £200 and a spot at our £3,000 Grand Slam Final. Sign-ups: forms.gle/S6mBTHCJgemK... Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...

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Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets

Slam Series: Inverness
Sacrificial Poet India de Bono
3pm on 12st July 2025
£7
The Bike Shed
Inverness

www.IAmLoud.co/Slam
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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Our next Open Mic Feature is Natalie Elizabeth! Natalie is a Glasgow-born, Edinburgh-based social worker. She likes to write about childhood, scottish working class experiences, her parasocial relationship with God and the many (many) things that make her cry. The Canons' Gait, June 30. Free Entry

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We are so excited for our London Slam Heat in partnership with Process Productions on June 27th at Hackney Showroom! We have 12 amazing poets competing for £200 and the chance to qualify for our £3,000 Grand Slam Final in August! Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

TONIGHT it's our final Loud Poets Showcase of the season! Ft. Abby Oliveira, Gray Crosbie, Christie Gourlay & @shanestrachan.bsky.social, w/ @jackhinksmusic.bsky.social & @kevoutloud.bsky.social. 7:30pm @scotstorycentre.bsky.social. scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

We are so excited for our Aberdeen Slam Heat in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts on June 19th at The Lemon Tree! We have 12 amazing poets competing for £200 and the chance to qualify for our £3,000 Grand Slam Final in August! Tickets: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/lou...

Black poster with a blurred image of a poet performing. The text on the image reads:

Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets and Aberdeen Performing Arts

Slam Series: Aberdeen
Sacrificial Poet Shane Strachan
7:30pm on 19th June 2025
£5-£12 pwyc
The Lemon Tree
Dumfries

www.IAmLoud.co/Slam
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

The slammers are Aron Smith, Billdozer, Chris Hale, Eve Mumford, EKSstance, Fin Hall, Fiona Robertson, Lucy Beth, Myla Corvidae, Tishe, Rachael Beedie, and Sara Lessmann

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Time to introduce our first two poets for our upcoming showcase: Abby Oliveira & Gray Crosbie! Catch them performing at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social alongside Shane Strachan & Christie Gourlay on 13th June. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

A black and white photo of Abby Oliveira performing onstage holding a microphone

A photo of Gray Crosbie perfoming on stage into a microphone on a stand

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We're teaming up with @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social for our Bradford Slam Heat! Join us July 1st for an electric event featuring 12 slammers competing for £200 and a spot at our £3,000 Grand Slam Final. Sign-ups: forms.gle/D3dv1dtADMFd... Tickets: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/event/loud-p...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Our next showcase at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social! With poetry from Abby Oliveira, Gray Crosbie, Shane Strachan, Christie Gourlay! With live music from Jack Hinks & hosted by @kevoutloud.bsky.social 13/06/25, 7:30pm Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

Dark blue and gray poster with white and yellow graffiti style text. The background is blurred image of a poet performing. The text on the image reads:

Loud Poets
Spoken Word Showcase
Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Abby Oliveira, Gray Crosbie, Shane Strachan, Christie Gourlay
7:30pm on 13th June 2025
£10 / £8
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh

www.IAmLoud.co/Live
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

It's been too long London! Can't wait to come see you all.

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

An old piece can feel new! Love making something special with Jack Hinks

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

More than a bit excited for this lineup! If you want the full spectrum of what poetry can offer this is the one to come to! scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We are so excited for our Dumfries Slam Heat on May 3rd at The Stove Network! We have 12 amazing poets competing for £200 and the chance to qualify for our £3,000 Grand Slam Final in August! Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/upyerairts/t...

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Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets and UP YER AIRTS

Slam Series: Dumfries
Sacrificial Poet Aditya Narayan
7:30pm on 3rd May 2025
£10/£5
The Stove Network
Dumfries

www.IAmLoud.co/Slam
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

The slammers are Áine McGrath, Ben The Doonhamer ,Cat Cochrane, Chisom Okoronkw, Culain Wood, Elaine Truckell, India de Bono, Iona, Lisa Eaglesham, Michael Griffin, Steve A (Poet), Susi Briggs.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Statement from the Directors of I Am Loud CIC. Resources & support linked in thread. #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Trans rights are human rights.

In the wake of yesterday's Supreme Court ruling, we want to clearly and loudly affirm that I Am Loud stands with the trans and queer community in Scotland and globally. Your right to exist authentically cannot be legislated away. Transphobia has no place in the Scottish poetry scene; we will never tolerate it in our spaces and we condemn in the strongest terms any organisations and actions which make the queer community feel unwelcome and unsafe. We have always been honoured and proud to feature trans and queer poets on our stages and we look forward to continuing to showcase and support the brilliant gender diversity of our scene in future.

In the post below we flag some organisations and initiatives spearheading advocacy and offering mental health support for anyone affected by yesterday's ruling. You are loved, you matter, and you are not alone.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Our next spectacular showcase at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social! With poetry from Bradley Taylort, Sarah Grant, Stephen Watt, & Inga Dale! With live music from Jack Hinks & hosted by @kevoutloud.bsky.social. 01/05/25, 7:30pm Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Time to introduce our final two poets, Janette Ayachi & Raymond Wilson! Catch them performing at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social alongside Kate Ireland & Fiona Jane on 11th April. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

Raymond Wilson sat on a dark stage next to a box with a picture of yellow flowers on it's front face. He is cross legged and pointing up

Janette Ayachi performing poetry on stage with a mic on it's stand, in front of a red curtain

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Time to introduce our first two poets, Kate Ireland & Fiona Jane! Catch them performing at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social alongside Janette Ayachi & Raymon Wilson on 11th April. Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

Kate Ireland performing poetry on stage with a mic on it's stand.

Fiona Jane performing poetry on stage with a mic on it's stand.

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Sign-ups are open for Dumfries Slam Heat!!!

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

These workshops are the culmination of years of work refining a process on how to approach writing for live performance. These 3, half day, sessions will be incredibly helpful in tackling each subject but together they provide a toolbox for spoken word poets. Jump on these while there are spaces!

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Our next spectacular showcase at the @scotstorycentre.bsky.social! With poetry from Kate Ireland, Raymond Wilson, Fiona Jane, & Janette Ayachi! With live music from Jack Hinks & hosted by our own Kevin Mclean. 11/04/25, 7:30pm Tickets: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:58...

Loud Poets
Spoken Word Showcase
Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Kate Ireland, Raymond Wilson, Fiona Jane, and Janette Ayachi
7:30pm on 11th April 2025
£10 / £8
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh

www.IAmLoud.co/Live
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

This could be your StAnza Saturday!!! Loud Poets Workshop: byretheatre.com/shows/stanza... Bad Betty Showcase byretheatre.com/shows/stanza... Loud Poets Slam: St Andrews Heat byretheatre.com/shows/stanza... RJ Hunter - Stupid Sexy Poem Show byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

If you missed joining us in person for our Birmingham Slam Heat at @vervepoetryfest.bsky.social don't worry. The full Slam is out now on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/NcgXfVFhfqk You can also check out some beautiful pics from the event. over on our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/share/15EYoo...

A wide shot of all 12 slammers. 3 judges, host, and kusician gathered on the stage

A wide shot of Casey Bailey performing on stage

A side on, black and white shot of Lexia Legend performing on stage

A shot of Henry Madd holding the Loud Poets Slam Championship belt above his head

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

We're so excited to be returning to Paisley Book Festival for our next slam Heat! Join us 27/04 for an electric poetry competition featuring 12 slammers and sacrificial performances from Spencer Mason. Sign-ups are open from now until Monday 14th April and tickets are available now: iamloud.co/slam

Black poster with a blurred image of a poet performing. The text on the image reads:

Scotland's premiere spoken word night
Loud Poets and Paisley Book Festival

Slam Series: Pasiley
Sacrificial Poet Spencer Mason
4:45pm on 27th April 2025
£3/£5/£8/£10
Paisley Town Hall
Paisley

www.IAmLoud.co/Slam
Logos for I Am Loud Productions, Creative Scotland, and the National Lottery

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Doing poems on The Bachelor because the world is a strange place.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

American pals may have spotted us on your TV screens last month - our @kevoutloud.bsky.social & @katieailes.bsky.social appeared on The Bachelor! We had a blast meeting Grant and Litia and filming this segment when they came to Edinburgh. Watch the full clip here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4il...

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

We are so excited for our St Andrews Slam Heat on March 15th at StAnza! We have 12 amazing poets competing for £200 and the chance to qualify for our £3,000 Grand Slam Final in August! Tickets: byretheatre.com/shows/stanza...

Poster for the StAndrews Heat of the Loud Poets Slam Series 2024-25, presented by Scotland’s premiere spoken word night Loud Poets and StAnza: Scotland's International Poetry Festival

4.45pm on March 15, 2025 at The Byre Theatre. Tickets cost £10/£15/£10/£5 and are available via www.IAmLoud.co/Slam

The event features Donna Matthew as Sacrificial Poet. The slammers are CD Boyland, Doroti Polgar, Emma Colston, Essa Flett, Hannah Linda Hamilton, Heather Rose Jommo, Jude FireSong, Kathia Huitron, Lilia Hakem, Sid Ozalid, Tracey S. Rosenberg

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Marina Purkiss @marina-purkiss.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

A draft-dodging felon berating a man leading his country through a ruthless imperialist invasion… Absolute state of it.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

So excited for our Birmingham Heat tomorrow at @vervepoetryfest.bsky.social! Now seems like a perfect moment to look back at last month's amazing Glasgow Heat! Check out the full album here: www.facebook.com/share/14Y4We... Come join the fun tomorrow: www.vervepoetryfestival.com/2025-events/...

Arlo Bayne lifting the Loud Poets Slam Champion belt

A photo of the packed out audience at Drygate

A photo of Spencer Mason smiling while standing behin the mic

A Photo of jim Monaghan reading a poem on stage from his book.

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

In the imortal words of @matthewmercer.bsky.social "It has begin". Now everyone leave me alone for ten hours so I can watch ten years of storytelling come to a close! What ever happens it's been one hell of a journey. Thank you @criticalrole.bsky.social.

The Critical Role cast sat in two rows with Marisha sat on the floor in front, cheering as they welcome us to the show. Omar the dog is sat with Marisha but he doesn't seem interested that we're there.

Back Row: Ashley, Laura, Travis, Robbie
Front Row: Taliesin, Sam, Matt, liam
Floor: Marisha & Omar

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I know a lot of folk have been underwhelmed by the MCU as of late but with the fantastic four on the way and Secret Wars potentially seeing a soft reboot that includes the x-men, I am so excited for what's to come! youtu.be/AzMo-FgRp64

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Official Teaser | Only in Theaters July 25

YouTube video by Marvel Entertainment

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

New Video Watch here: buff.ly/4jGAvke On 11th January 2025, we held our first-ever Glasgow Heat at Drygate! In the final round, Biff Smith performed this mesmerising ode to presence and listening close. Learn more about Biff's work at buff.ly/4gslUGe

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Katie Ailes @katieailes.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Beyond grateful for this support, and so excited for what we can do with it. Also so pleased for other amazing arts orgs getting good news today, including @ptbopoetry.bsky.social @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social TRACS, StAnza, Open Book, Tinderbox, and many more!

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Kevin Mclean @kevoutloud.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This has been my life for the last 11 years and I've loved every second of it but living gig to gig and then eventually funding app to funding app takes a toll! It means so much to finally have some stability and to be able to think more than a single year ahead! 1/3

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Kevin Williamson @kevwilliamson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Today is a good news day for arts funding across the board in Scotland. Can feel relief all round. Great to see Aye Write festival, Glasgow CCA, rise from the ashes. StAnza, PTBO, BPOC w/group, I Am Loud secure for next 3 years. Well done to Creative Scotland & Scot Govt getting their acts together.

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