Louie @movingpictures.life Moving poetry, pictures and performance in quirky, creative compositions. Following the flow, wondering where I'll go!
POST | Aberdeen Culture @postabdn.com Celebrating Aberdeen's rich culture, creative community, and remarkable people.
Visit us at: https://postabdn.com
Nine Arches Press @ninearchespress.bsky.social Independent publisher of contemporary poetry since 2008, home of Under the Radar magazine. Made in the Midlands.
https://ninearchespress.com/
Poetry in Aldeburgh Festival @poetryinaldeburgh.bsky.social A poetry festival by the sea under the big skies of East Anglia. Thurs 5th to Sunday 8th November 2026. βοΈππ©΅
Website: https://www.poetryinaldeburgh.org/
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The Glasgow Bell @glasgowbell.bsky.social Glasgow's new quality newspaper. Join our free mailing list π¨
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Jude FireSong, aka Fabulous Phoenix Boy @fabulousphoenixboy.bsky.social (gender)queer [he/him]
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@fromsarahspen.bsky.social @fromsarahspen.bsky.social 
T. S. Eliot Prize @tseliotprize.bsky.social Home of the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry for the best collection published in the year.
Edinburgh Literary Salon @ediliterarysalon.bsky.social We are the Edinburgh Literary Salon. Based in Scotland's vibrant and historical capital city, we stage a free and inclusive monthly event that is dedicated to supporting the literary community. https://www.edinburghliterarysalon.org/ https://linktr.ee/LitE
The Edinburgh Minute @index.edinburghminute.com.ap.brid.gy The Edinburgh Minute newsletter. Join 25,000+ locals receiving a 7am daily round-up of original journalism & community news from Scotland's capital. Proudly [β¦]
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Christa Fairbrother @christafairbrother.bsky.social Gulfport, FL poet laureate
I write poems about bodies - ours, animals, water, our collective nature
Here to connect with poets & poetry lovers
Author of Water Yoga (Singing Dragon 2022).
Lover of tea & avocados π₯
https://christafairbrotherwrites.com/
Everything Poetry Night @everythingpoetry.bsky.social A monthly spoken word poetry night
Next event: Tuesday 6th October 2026, The Oystercatcher, Greenwich
Molly Knox (she/they)ππͺ©ππΈ @mollykmoon28.bsky.social Research Assistant at The Audience Agency | Durham University MA Ethnomusicology graduate | poet | theatre maker | reviewer
Sven Stears @svenstears.bsky.social UK Slam Poetry Champion 24
European Slam Vice Champion 24
Riga All-Star World Champion 25
Making Trouble Podcast @mollynaylor.bsky.social The creativity podcast about the trouble weβre having with the things weβre making. Hosted by Molly Naylor. New episodes every Monday.
WayWORD Aberdeen @waywordabdn.bsky.social Aberdeen's youth-led cross-arts literary festival based at the University of Aberdeen. Find out more at www.waywordfestival.com
@summerhallarts.bsky.social @summerhallarts.bsky.social 
Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust @edincityoflit.bsky.social Edinburgh is celebrating 20 years as the world's first UNESCO City of Literature. Connecting you to Scotland's stories since 2004.
AJ, foraging edition @uisgebeatha.bsky.social Writer @lothianlife.bsky.social. Duolingo nerd (NB/SV/FI/ZH). TV shitposter/ @keepdancingpodcast.bsky.social podcaster. Runs #COVIDEO film club on Discord. Gymbro. Forager. #SjΓΆgrens. Bi. Nonbinary (they/them).
CDBoyland @cdboyland.bsky.social Poet/Editor | Debut collection 'Mephistopheles' | longlisted for Scotland's National Book Award | Founding partner with off-page, Glasgow-based visual poetry practice | https://www.bluediode.co.uk/product-page/mephistopheles-by-cd-boyland
Broadway Baby @broadwaybaby.com Covering performing arts across the UK and beyond since 2004 // News, Reviews & Features // The trusted voice of the arts. https://broadwaybaby.com
Camden Fringe @camdenfringe.bsky.social The next Camden Fringe takes place 2-29 August 2027. Applications will open in January.
https://linktr.ee/camdenfringe
Gabriel Akamo @gabrielakamo.com β¦ π
Actor β’ Poet β’ Educator β’ Creative Producer
Rep: Divergent Talent Group π₯
https://gabrielakamo.com
@festmag.bsky.social @festmag.bsky.social 
Theatre Weekly @theatreweekly.com 
TheQR @theqr.bsky.social Reviews, news, and views of the performing, visual and experimental arts, cinema and music. Subscribe now at https://theqr.co.uk/
Polis Loizou π¦ @polisloizou.bsky.social Writer, performer, storyteller, both bi and curious β’ A GOOD YEAR (Fairlight Moderns) π β’ East Med to East Mids π¨πΎπ¬π§ (he/him)
http://linktr.ee/polisloizou
The Phoenix Remix @thephoenixremix.bsky.social An entertainment website celebrating improv, comedy, music, travel and everything in between....
Joanne - Portobello Book Blog @portybelle.bsky.social Scottish #bookblogger, chatting about the #books I've loved. Nature watcher, keen cook, always on the go and love living by the sea!
www.portobellobookblog.com
Everything Theatre @everything-theatre.co.uk Proudly supporting fringe theatre, not only in London but beyond.
Find us at https://everything-theatre.co.uk/
A Young(ish) Perspective @youngishpers.bsky.social βοΈ Latest reviews, news & features from the UK π Covering London, Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle
Full coverage hereπ
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Binge Fringe Magazine @bingefringemag.bsky.social Gorging on grassroots live performance worldwide ππ» Platform for the underrepresented and unheard β
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FringeReview @fringereview.bsky.social Passionate about theatre
Gina Gwenffrewi @ginagwenffrewi.bsky.social Co-Director of SUISS at the University of Edinburgh, where I also lecture and tutor in Trans and Queer Studies (Culture/Media). Equalities officer for UCU Edinburgh. Trustee of the Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF). She/Her. Cymraes.
Poetry Off the Page @poetryoffthepage.bsky.social Research project on spoken word poetry & literary history in the UK and Ireland.
Based at @univie.ac.at and collaborating with @applesandsnakes.bsky.social.
Porty Pride @portypride.bsky.social Portobelloβs annual community-led Pride
6 / 7 / 8 June 2025
portypride.com
Hame-ish Arts @hameisharts.bsky.social A night out that feels like a night in.
Next Cabaret on Wednesday 25th June- tickets on sale soon...
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Keeks Mc @keeksmc.bsky.social Scots language poet π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Author of "Contermacious Temerity" and "Rede Wi Yer Hert" from Dreich Publications. Next collection coming 2026 with Drunk Muse Press.
Poetical Outlaws @poetical-outlaws.bsky.social A Spoken Word & Music night hosted by Gary the Hat π© at Diego's Joint in Sunderland. We provide a stage for people of all backgrounds, genders & sexualities to express themselves in a safe & fun environment π€
We Are Here Scotland @weareherescot.bsky.social A space aimed at supporting and raising the voices of Black People and People of Colour creatives across Scotland.
linktr.ee/weareheresct
Aoife O'Connor @aoifepoconnor.bsky.social Poet and Producer based in Derby.
Founder of Salty/She Speaks and co-Director of Derby Poetry Festival. Trustee, Women's Football Fan, enjoy a convo about social-political themes, arts and theatre. Unapologetically Queer & LGBTQIA+.
Wanna be friends?
Boswell Book Festival @bozzybookfest.bsky.social Bestselling authors bring biography and memoir to life at Boswell Book Festival. Join us for a weekend of in-person and live-streamed talks from 8-10 May.
Typewronger Books @typewronger.bsky.social A bookshop, events space, and risograph print studio in the heart of Edinburgh, run as a not-for-profit company π
Find us here π www.typewronger.com
Lothian Life Magazine @lothianlife.bsky.social Lothian Life is an online magazine for Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian and Midlothian. We cover arts, food, health, the outdoors, homes and gardens. https://www.lothianlife.co.uk/
Ricky Monahan Brown @rickyballboy.bsky.social Writer. Poetry pamphlet Drawer of Letters from Broken Sleep Books β "Wonderfully audacious" π€ Terminal and Other Stories π€ Little Apples (novella) π€ Stroke: A 2% chance of survival (memoir) π€ Next: Teller of Tales in Tantallon TΓ¬rβs Call of the Isles
Andy Jackson @azjackson.bsky.social Writer, editor of poetry, including Poetry Scotland and Whaleback City Press. Knee-deep in assorted poetry-related malarkey including New Boots & Pantisocracies, the Otwituaries, Double Dactyl of the Week, Project Abeona and more.
Collective @collective-edin.bsky.social A free contemporary art gallery on Edinburghβs iconic Calton Hill π
β Current exhibitions: Highland Embassy by Shen Xin & Panorama: New Views of a City
ποΈ Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
https://collective-edinburgh.art/
Kat @katlyonsartist.bsky.social Writer, performer, creative producer, wkshop facilitator, fungi-friend, hedgewitch, QueerAF ππ π
https://linktr.ee/katlyons
Former Bristol City Poet, co-host w. Raise the Bar, collection Love Beneath the Nails published by Verve Poetry Press.
Ryan Vance @ryanvance.bsky.social Writer, designer, rule of three enthusiast.
www.ryanvance.co.uk
The Poetry School @poetryschool.bsky.social The Poetry School is the UK's largest provider of poetry education and a proud Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
ποΈ Book Summer Courses: https://poetryschool.com/new-courses/summer-2026-quick-course-guide/
Edinburgh Writers' Forum @edinwritersforum.bsky.social Monthly event providing ongoing professional development and networking opportunities for writers featuring guest speakers from across the industry.
Since 2019
Poetry in Glasgow @poetry-in-glasgow.bsky.social Poetry in Glasgow (PIG) is a community source for anyone interested in poetry in Glasgow and beyond. We share news and updates on events, opportunities and resources. PIG is for and by the community. https://poetry-in-glasgow.art/
The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social Small but mighty, award-winning indpendent bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh's lovely Bruntsfield area
https://www.edinburghbookshop.com/
Maria Ferguson @mlferg.bsky.social Poet. Playwright. Performer.
Swell (Penguin 2025)
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459719/swell-by-ferguson-maria/9781802064353
London Writers Centre @ldnwriterscentre.bsky.social Opening doors to great storytelling. Founded in 1995 as Spread the Word, now London Writers Centre.
Newark Book Festival @newarkbookfestival.bsky.social π Newark Book Festival
π9-12 July 2026 | Newark-on-Trent
π· Donate to our 10th birthday fundraiser
π Become a Festival Friend & support the story
π www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk
Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social The UKβs biggest #MusicLitFest. Books, Music, In Conversations, Panel Discussions, Performances, Socialising & more!
14-16 November, 2025. Manchester.
Stroud Book Festival @stroudbookfestival.bsky.social Stroud Book Festival is a celebration of stories, ideas & community for readers of all ages π Hold the date - 4-8 Nov 2026β¨ Also hosts of the Laurie Lee Prize
Leeds Big Bookend & Northern Short Story Festival @bigbookend.bsky.social Writers, books, small publishers, readers - that's what we are about! Here to engage with and platform writers, books and all things lit. Leeds Lit Fest founder partner. Champions Leeds, Yorkshire and the North.
@cuirtfestival.bsky.social @cuirtfestival.bsky.social Brings readers and writers together in Galway to tell stories, share new perspectives and celebrate writing in all forms.
8th - 13th April 2025
@budlitfest.bsky.social @budlitfest.bsky.social 
Bradford Literature Festival @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social explore words, discover worlds
11 - 20 June 2027
https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/
Foreword Festival UK @forewordfestivaluk.bsky.social Welcome to the Foreword Festival β the first literary fringe festival in the UK!
Join us for year-round literary events: http://forewordfestival.uk
Brightlingsea Literary Festival @bsealitfest.bsky.social Literary festival on the north Essex coast, held Feb/March in association with WinterFest
Manly Writers' Festival @manlywritersfest.bsky.social Stories Across Manly. A literary festival for readers, writers, and thinkers. March 18-21, 2027. Gayamagal & Garigal Land, Manly (Sydney).
www.manlywritersfestival.org.au
Fergus Morgan @fergusmorgan.bsky.social Theatre journalist and critic. Scotland correspondent for The Stage. Words in FT, Standard, Scotsman and elsewhere. The Crush Bar on Substack: thecrushbar.substack.com
PACE Theatre @pacetheatre.com We make theatre for young people and families and run the UK's largest youth theatre. To donate Β£10 text PACE to 70191. We're building a new theatre venue for Paisley! Find out more at http://exchangetheatre.org
Creative Future @creativefutureuk.bsky.social We make the arts more diverse. We work nationally with underrepresented creatives & specialise in working with writers through our Writers' Award. #CFWA
www.creativefuture.org.uk
Young Speakers Scotland @youngspeakersscot.bsky.social Committed to reducing inequality and helping young people find their potential through speech and debate programmes. SCIO no SC050590
https://youngspeakersscotland.org.uk/
Jane Bradley @janekbradley.bsky.social Arts correspondent at The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday newspapers in Edinburgh.
Also write about figure skating.
https://www.scotsman.com/author/jane-bradley
Downtown Keira Brown @downtownkeirabrown.bsky.social π΅πΈ Sunrise and figs stan account
Literature Lover | Freelance Writer | #AmReading Storm's Edge by Peter Marshall
F-Bomb Theatre @fbombtheatre.bsky.social Fringe First winners! π Theatre thatβs banginβ π£ We aim to celebrate and support women and people of marginalised genders π
@callumjodwyer.bsky.social @callumjodwyer.bsky.social 
Aileen Walker @aileenwalker.bsky.social Politics, parliaments, citizen engagement, news, arts and culture. Former Director of Public Engagement at UK Parliament. Glaswegian. 
Strange Town @strangetownco.bsky.social Creating opportunities for young people: Youth Theatre (5-18) | Young Company (18-25) | Agency | Touring Company | New Writing | Free/discounted places available
EPAD (Edinburgh Performing Arts Development) @epad.bsky.social EPAD is a support programme for professional independent performing arts companies and artists based in Edinburgh. Our three areas of focus are Support, Space and Networking. Find out more: epad.org.uk
Dundee Contemporary Arts @dcadundee.bsky.social Updates from Dundee Contemporary Arts: Galleries, Cinema, Print Studio, Shop and Jute CafΓ© Bar.
Edinburgh Printmakers @edinburghprints.bsky.social Creative centre for printmaking and the visual arts in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh.
Gilded Balloon @gildedballoon.bsky.social Scotland's leading live comedy & entertainment producer β¨
Year-round tours & unforgettable Ed Fringe shows π€
Proudly family-run & led by women π
Cumbernauld Theatre @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social Your home for Cumbernauld Theatre Company and the best theatre, music, comedy and more.
Glasgow Short Film Festival @glasgowshort.bsky.social Scotland's leading short film event | 19th edition: 18-22 March 2026 | #GSFF26
Pitlochry Festival Theatre @pitlochryft.bsky.social Scotland's Theatre in the Hills β°οΈ
Elfie Picket Theatre @elfiepicket.bsky.social Dundee based theatre company making radical new work incorporating music, poetry and whatever we fancy in that moment.
Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social The film festival for audiences.
#GFF26
25 February - 8 March 2026
Lung Ha Theatre Company @lunghatheatre.bsky.social Scotland's leading theatre company for actors and theatre makers with a learning disability and autism.
https://www.lungha.com/
https://linktr.ee/lunghatheatre
Macrobert Arts Centre @macrobertarts.bsky.social Central Scotland's leading arts venue. A hub for all genres of cultural events, including exhibitions, creative classes & our very own Filmhouse.
Stellar Quines @stellarquines.bsky.social Stellar Quines creates theatre, supports creatives and engages communities, all with the aim of achieving greater equality.
Tron Theatre @trontheatre.bsky.social Home of Tron Theatre Company, producing and presenting outstanding contemporary theatrical work that entertains, inspires and empowers.
Persistent and Nasty @persistentandnasty.bsky.social https://www.persistentandnasty.co.uk/
The Lyceum @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social Season 26/27 now on sale:
https://lyceum.org.uk/
An Tobar and Mull Theatre @atandmt.bsky.social An Tobar and Mull Theatre Cafe and Gallery will re-open 3 March 2025 then Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Serving soups, coffees, teas, cold drinks and snacks.
https://www.antobarandmulltheatre.co.uk/
Dr Micah Mackay @micahmackay.bsky.social Writer and Historian βοΈ
Dr of Carols (yes, really) π
Arts Development & Cultural Advocateπ
Currently writing about how we can transform arts funding β¨
Scottish Storytelling Centre @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Sharing the stories of Scotland and beyond, past, present and future. Home to TRACS with Scottish Storytelling Forum & Traditional Music Forum.
https://linktr.ee/scottishstorytellingcentre
Lisa Kelly @lisadmkelly.bsky.social Poet. @carcanet.bsky.social. A Map Towards Fluency (shortlisted for Michael Murphy Memorial Poetry Prize 2021) The House of the Interpreter (Poetry Book Society Recommendation) BSL Level 6 
Laura Jones-Rivera @laurafjones.bsky.social PhD Researcher in small press publishing & diversity at University of Stirling
Operations @charcopress.comβ¬
Freelance typesetter
Ex-publisher at 404 Ink
lauraflojo.com
Poetry Ireland / Γigse Γireann @poetryireland.bsky.social Connecting Poetry and People. Proudly funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle EalaΓon and through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland National Lottery Funding. www.poetryireland.ie
Joe Williams @joewilliamswriter.bsky.social Writer, poet, performer, event manager, idiot. Leeds, UK. Author of 'The Taking Part', 'An Otley Run' and others. Occasional contributor of stupid letters to Viz. Available for gigs, workshops, commissions, hosting, etc. https://joewilliams.co.uk/
Words on the Wall @wordsonthewall.bsky.social Poetry and spoken word event in Hexham, Northumberland. Hosted by joewilliamswriter.bsky.social. Based at the Coach & Horses. Bringing you some of the best headline poets in the UK, plus open mic.
Alexander Woody Woodward @adwoodward227.bsky.social Poet; writer; lover of myths, games, and silliness. Two-time winner of The Vogon Poetry Slam. Pro-Am bearded human.