New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist
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The New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist event will take place on 12 November 2026 at The Pleasance Edinburgh. Shortlisted applicants will perform their spoken word pieces in front of a live audience, with an expert panel of judges present. The event is in partnership with Scottish Book Trust.
Our friends over at Scottish Book Trust are joining us for an evening of electrifying performances. As part of this year’s New Writers Awards selection process, the shortlisted Spoken Word applicants will share their skills in front of a live audience. Hosted by Taylor Dyson, join an expert panel of judges – including Nick Makoha, Push the Boat Out’s Annie Rutherford, and Scottish Book Trust’s Éadaoín Lynch – as we cheer on Scotland’s emerging spoken word talent and discover the scene’s future headliners. In partnership with Scottish Book Trust
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New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist is held at The Pleasance Edinburgh in Edinburgh (60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Pleasance Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist event will take place on 12 November 2026 at The Pleasance Edinburgh. Shortlisted applicants will perform their spoken word pieces in front of a live audience, with an expert panel of judges present. The event is in partnership with Scottish Book Trust.
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Our friends over at Scottish Book Trust are joining us for an evening of electrifying performances. As part of this year’s New Writers Awards selection process, the shortlisted Spoken Word applicants will share their skills in front of a live audience. Hosted by Taylor Dyson, join an expert panel of judges – including Nick Makoha, Push the Boat Out’s Annie Rutherford, and Scottish Book Trust’s Éadaoín Lynch – as we cheer on Scotland’s emerging spoken word talent and discover the scene’s future headliners. In partnership with Scottish Book Trust
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When is New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist?
New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Where is New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist taking place?
New Writers Awards: Spoken Word Shortlist is held at The Pleasance Edinburgh in Edinburgh (60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ).
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