The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series returns for its fourth year! Watch Paisley’s top poets compete in one of 10 heats taking place across Scotland and England for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry. Expect humour, powerful performances, diverse styles, and plenty of surprises in this high-energy competitive event. The winner will take home £200 and qualify for the 2026 Grand Slam Final in Edinburgh, with a £3,000 cash prize! Featuring last year’s Paisley runner-up Drew Gill as Sacrificial Poet, this slam heat will be an electric celebration of the very best of spoken word.

I Am Loud is Scotland’s premiere spoken word poetry organisation. Sign up to take part via iamloud.co/slam.

• Sunday 17 May 14:30-17:00
• Paisley Town Hall
• Pay What You Can (£5/£8/£12)