Loud Poets Slam Series: Dumfries Heat

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The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series returns for its third year!

Watch Dumfries and Galloway’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 2025 Grand Slam Final in Edinburgh, with a £3,000 cash prize!

Featuring ADITYA NARAYAN as sacrificial poet, this slam heat will be an electric celebration of the very best of spoken word.

Want to perform?

Sign up via iamloud.co/slam

I Am Loud is Scotland’s premiere spoken word poetry organisation. Since February 2014, they have produced award-winning spoken word poetry events—including showcases, slams, open mics, touring shows, and workshops—across Scotland, the UK, and Europe. Their 2023 Loud Poets Slam Series won the Saboteur Award for Best Regular Spoken Word Event in the UK. In addition to their live programming, their YouTube channel features hundreds of poems, podcasts, workshops, and other resources.

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• Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building). 

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