Saturday 9 August 2025
Doors open and poet sign-up 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.
State Library of South Australia – Hetzel Lecture Theatre
Corner Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
$15 for audience and competitors via TryBooking or at the door
Click here to book at TryBooking
Who will become our next Australian Poetry Slam Champion as audiences vote in events around the country? The prize? They tour Australasia sharing their creative thoughts and inspiring people everywhere to speak their own poetry.
Poets: share an original poem for two minutes on the mic.
Audience: listen, cheer, vote with scorecards in this national celebration of spoken word.
There is a maximum of 20 poets per heat, so make sure to get there on time! Poems must be two minutes or under, no props, no costumes, just you and the power of your words. Click here for the full rules.
Click here to bookNot sure how it all works? Would you like some advice and practice before you compete? Come along to our final Poetry Slam Workshop on Saturday 27th July at Campbelltown Library, 1:30 – 4:30pm. Click here for details.
Heat 2 Guest Performer: CECILIA RONSON
Cecilia Ronson is a multi-faceted performer on Kaurna Country. From stand-up comedy to spoken word poetry, her on the fly nature brings energy and enthusiasm to every show. She is the founder of the local event community, Mixed Bag Events, and finds joy in giving opportunities to local acts. As a mental health advocate and raging lesbian, the need to create loving and safe spaces is crucial in everything she is involved in.
Click here for the Facebook event.
Click here to book for Heat 2