Perform at Speech Bubble

Each year we organise two Speech Bubble events in the Students' Union where Loughborough University students (and staff) can perform their own poetry, prose or spoken word. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent, and gain experience of performing your work live in a friendly, supportive environment. 

For the last two years, our Speech Bubble events have been organised by the Creative Writing Society with support from LU Arts.

The Creative Writing Society book a professional poet to perform in a headline slot on the night, as well as managing the Open Mic slot sign ups and hosting the event.

A crowd of people sitting down at an LU Arts Speech Bubble event

About Speech Bubble

Organised by LU Arts, Speech Bubble is a long-running, relaxed, and friendly evening of performance poetry at Loughborough Students' Union. Open to students, staff, and the public, it showcases the best spoken word talent on campus through open mic slots and sometimes features a professional poet.

Whether you're performing or simply enjoying the show, Speech Bubble offers an inclusive and supportive space to celebrate creativity and the power of words.

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About the Creative Writing Society

The Creative Writing Society is a welcoming and inclusive student community for anyone passionate about storytelling. They host twice-weekly writing sessions offering a relaxed space to explore your creativity, share ideas, and receive feedback.

Beyond writing, they run a variety of fun socials, from film nights and board games to nature walks and pub meetups.

Find out more about the Creative Writing Society