Loud Poets: Poetry Slam North Heat
Speakin' Wierd presents an exciting event this month, the Loud Poets: Poetry Slam North Heat. Breaking away from the usual Speakin' Weird format, Loud Poets has organised a slam that promises to be a highlight of the poetry scene in Aberdeen. The event will take place on the 17 June at Spin.
If you're a poet eager to showcase your talent, it's your chance to step onto the stage and share your poetic voice with an enthusiastic audience. The winner of the Poetry Slam North Heat will advance to the prestigious Scottish final. Taking place in August at the renowned Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Scottish final will bring together the best slam poets from across the country.
The ultimate prize awaiting the winner is an impressive £3000. A testament to the significance and recognition of their poetic prowess.
The night will feature the brilliant poet Tyrone Lewis. Known for his captivating performances and compelling words, Tyrone leaves a lasting impression with his poetic artistry.
Speakin’ Weird Open Mic
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Speakin' Weird event, which will be held on March 8th at 8 pm at Spin in Aberdeen. It's an open mic night where you can bring your poetry, prose, stories, comedy, or anything else you'd like to share. If you're interested in performing, you can sign up starting at 7:30 pm on the night. You can perform two poems, or up to 5 minutes of prose, among other possibilities.
What to expect at Speakin' Weird this month
The admission fee is £3, while students, unwaged individuals, and OAPs can enjoy a discounted price of £2. Hosted by the talented Orla Kelly, this month's special guest is the brilliant poet Stephen James Smith. Don't miss out on this fantastic evening of spoken word and entertainment!
Speakin’ Weird Open Mic
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Speakin' Weird event, which will be held on March 8th at 8 pm at Spin in Aberdeen. It's an open mic night where you can bring your poetry, prose, stories, comedy, or anything else you'd like to share. If you're interested in performing, you can sign up starting at 7:30 pm on the night. You can perform two poems, or up to 5 minutes of prose, among other possibilities.
What to expect at Speakin' Weird this month
The admission fee is £3, while students, unwaged individuals, and OAPs can enjoy a discounted price of £2. Hosted by the talented Orla Kelly, this month's special guest is Isaac McKay, one of Aberdeen's outstanding writers. Don't miss out on this fantastic evening of spoken word and entertainment!
Speakin’ Weird Open Mic
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Speakin' Weird event, which will be held on March 8th at 8 pm at Spin in Aberdeen. It's an open mic night where you can bring your poetry, prose, stories, comedy, or anything else you'd like to share. If you're interested in performing, you can sign up starting at 7:30 pm on the night. You can perform two poems, or up to 5 minutes of prose, among other possibilities.
What to expect at Speakin' Weird this month
The admission fee is £3, while students, unwaged individuals, and OAPs can enjoy a discounted price of £2. The host is the talented Orla Kelly. This month's special guest is Isaac McKay, one of Aberdeen's outstanding writers. Don't miss out on this fantastic evening of spoken word and entertainment!
Art Pints
Look Again host Art Pints at The Lemon Tree. Speakers will share their thoughts and experiences on the city of Aberdeen, its creative hubs, and what these spaces mean to them. The event is designed to be a casual and relaxed gathering, providing an opportunity for attendees to get involved and share their own ideas about what Aberdeen needs in terms of art and creativity. In addition, all attendees will receive a complimentary drink upon arrival. This is a chance to connect with other creatives, hear new perspectives and make your voice heard in the local arts community. So come and join the conversation.
Art Pints speakers
The following speakers will be featured at Art Pints:
Libby Curtis - Gray's School of Art
Kirsten Body - Circus Artspace
Allan Watson - Deemoth Artist Studios
Speakin’ Weird Open Mic
Speakin’ Weird is a spoken-word open mic night with guest performances from some of the best spoken-word artists in the UK. This event will feature a wide variety of performances, including poetry, comedy, stories and rants.
You can either take part yourself or just enjoy the performers. Either way, Speakin’ Weird is a strong community that will have you feeling like part of the gang in no time. There is never any pressure, just support and love from the room.
Speakin’ Weird Special Guest
Speakin’ Weird usually includes a special guest, someone who really sets the standard for those taking part. Somebody to inspire and lead the way for everyone else. The guest at Spin Aberdeen this month is the fantastic Sam Steele.
Fine Times
Get yourself down to Spin for a free heat and discover this hidden gem of a night. Fine Times features a mix of live performances, DJs, and the odd bit of strange thrown in to noise-up proceedings.
On the card this month:
- Acid Boner
- Moody Moody (Live)
- Fair Play Crew
- Nebyudelic Sound System
- DJ Lovell
- + visuals and oddball capers from Russel Dust / Nina Stanger / Disco and Coffee
Hours presents: Granite City Showcase
HOURS presents a Granite City showcase, featuring Aberdeen's Josh McLean, Symi Nemesis and Yung Jeo. Also on the line-up are set from Yxng Stunna and Dis Clack. The night looks set to be electric, with a great mix of Aberdeen hip-hop talent.
The HOURS project has created a new hip-hop platform in Aberdeen. It celebrates the diversity and versatility of Scottish creative output and brings the city and the wider Scottish scene closer together.