SA Poetry Slam 2021 – Heat 3 does the Jive talk
Another great heat, so many stunning voices… But alas, only two can make it through to the State Final on 30th September at Goodwood Theatre (hint, … ... Read more ...
Another great heat, so many stunning voices… But alas, only two can make it through to the State Final on 30th September at Goodwood Theatre (hint, … ... Read more ...
A small but passionate gathering at Port Adelaide Library saw Conor Brown (winner) and Pam Makin (Runner Up) secure their spots in the SA State final on 30th September. Congratulations … ... Read more ...
Contestants have 2 minutes to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing their original poem. There are no props, no costumes, no music: just the poet and the words. Judges are selected at random from the audience. The heat winners compete again in the SA State Final and the two top finalists then go on to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam National Showcase.
Woodcroft Library
175 Bains Road, Morphett Vale
Friday, 10 September, 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7 to compete or watch.
Click here to book at trybooking.com
A great first heat at the … ... Read more ...
Contestants have 2 minutes to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing their original poem. There are no props, no costumes, no music: just the poet and the words. Judges are selected at random from the audience. The heat winners compete again in the SA State Final and the two top finalists then go on to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam National Showcase.
Jive
181 Hindley Street West, Adelaide, SA 5000.
Thursday 26 August 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7 to compete or watch.
Click here to book at trybooking.com
Contestants have 2 minutes to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing their original poem. There are no props, no costumes, no music: just the poet and the words. Judges are selected at random from the audience. The heat winners compete again in the SA State Final and the two top finalists then go on to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam National Showcase.
Port Adelaide Library
2-4 Church Street, Port Adelaide, SA 5015
Friday 20 August 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7 to compete or watch.
Click here to book at trybooking.com
Tuesday 17 August 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Little Mission Cafe
69 Light Square, Adelaide, SA 5000
$10 entry includes a free coffee/tea/hot choc.
Click here to book at trybooking.com.
In the lead-up to our state heats for the 2021 Australian Poetry Slam, Spoken Word SA will be offering a workshop delving into the art of slam. This will be an opportunity for writers of all experience levels to learn, develop and receive feedback. Presenting the workshop will be Sarah Jane Justice.
One of SA’s most recognisable names in spoken word, Sarah Jane Justice has won the Goolwa … ... Read more ...
Contestants have 2 minutes to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing their original poem. There are no props, no costumes, no music: just the poet and the words. Judges are selected at random from the audience. The heat winners compete again in the SA State Final and the two top finalists then go on to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam National Showcase.
State Library of South Australia
Institute Building
cnr North Tce and Kintore Ave
Adelaide, 5000
Friday 13 August 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7 to compete or watch.
Click here to book … ... Read more ...