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Spoken Word

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Len Pennie Headlines Open Mic Night for Light the Blue 2026

The Sunday Times bestseller closes a spoken word open mic night built around local voices.

Three speakers on stage at TEDxAberdeen with the audience in the foreground

Could You Be Among a New Crop of TEDx Aberdeen Speakers?

You don’t need any public speaking experience to apply - you just need an idea.

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Stories, Music And Creativity Meet At WayWORD Festival 2025

Join a citywide celebration of creativity this autumn, where emerging and established voices meet

Lucy Beth performing on stage with long hair and black dress, speaking into a microphone.

Isabelle Finds Her Voice in Powerful Doric Performance

Lucy Beth’s compelling spoken-word reimagining of a traditional ballad told through humour and resilience.

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Meet the team who keep the WayWORD Festival on course

The young curators share exciting voices that reflect different perspectives and experiences.