SPOKEN word stars will show off their verbal dexterity at an event in the Beacon later this month.

The waterfront venue will host the first heat of the Loud Poets slam series on February 11.

The winner and runner-up will go through to compete at the final slam at Edinburgh International Book Festival, and will be in with the chance of winning £3,000.

The show starts at 7.30pm.

To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk

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