The Constellation Project: special call-out

The Constellation Project is a collaboration between Australian Red Cross, Centre for Social Impact, Mission Australia, and PwC Australia. It delivers practical solutions that are co-designed with first nations people & those who have lived experience of homelessness. The project brings together a cross-sector, national network to accelerate practical ideas to end homelessness.

“We know that vulnerable young people, such as those with a history of traumatic family experiences or involvement in the criminal justice system, are significantly more likely than their peers to experience homelessness… [We]  … aim that no young Australian aged 17-24 will ... Read more ...

Emelia Haskey: 1st Adelaide City Libraries Poet in Residence for 2021.

Emelia Haskey at the 2020 SA Poetry Slam State Final

Spoken Word SA in partnership with Adelaide City Libraries are very pleased to announce our next Poet In Residence is Emelia Haskey who will be looking at the effects of COVID-19 on community and connection.

Emelia says, “As we slowly recover from the ravages of a global pandemic, it is important to acknowledge what keeps us connected when we are so far apart. I want to discover how we stay connected with our bodies, our loved ones, nature, and the world at large when we are required to stay distant. … ... Read more ...

Spoken Word SA 2021 Poet in Residence Program at City Library – Applications now open – Round 1 closes 17th February.

We’re pleased to announce the Spoken Word SA Poet in Residence Program at the City Library in Rundle Place, Adelaide, will continue in 2021. 

Our first month long residency will take place beginning late March/Early April followed by a second residency in June. The Poet in Residence will be given 16 hours over their allocated month to work from a studio space provided within the library, and will additionally create at least one opportunity to present or perform their work. Chosen participants will be paid for their involvement. 

All ideas and applications are welcome. Poetry might be written, spoken, and/or … ... Read more ...

No Summer Slam this year… :(

Dear poetry slam family,
unfortunately there will be no Summer Slam this year.

2020 was tough and the start of 2021 is no different. Everyone managed to contribute a great deal to getting the SA leg of the 2020 Australian Poetry Slam done and dusted. We are very proud of our volunteers and very grateful not only to everyone who competed but everyone who attended as audience members. We made it happen because we simply had to. But we are under-resourced, unfunded and, quite frankly, exhausted.

So please all explore your local poetry community and see what other events you … ... Read more ...

For the Love of Adelaide

Here it finally is, poetry people! After all the closures and restrictions you can now experience live ‘For the Love of Adelaide‘. This event is a culmination of all the hard yards put in by Adelaide City Libraries Poet in Residence Deb Stewart and those who attended and interacted at her workshops.

Friday 30th October
6:00 to 7:00pm.


Adelaide City Libraries

Level 3 Rundle Place, Adelaide.

Free entry.

SA Poetry Slam 2020 Final hits the heights!

2020 finalists
2020 runner up Chris Jaska and winner Jill Wherry
Sacrifice: Caroline Reid
Susan Brame
Olenka Toroshenko
Tracey O’Callaghan
Tracy McNally
Manuela Akot
2020 winner Jill Wherry
2020 runner-up Chris Jaksa
Themba Shumba
Sarah Jane Justice
Emelia Haskey
Guest: Day Dream Fever
Guest: Day Dream Fever
Kami rules
Mel keeps score
Behind the curtain, waiting
Out of the hat
Covid-Safe audience
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2020 finalists
2020 runner up Chris Jaska and winner Jill Wherry
Sacrifice: Caroline Reid
Susan Brame
Olenka Toroshenko
Tracey O'Callaghan
Tracy McNally
Manuela Akot
2020 winner Jill Wherry
2020 runner-up Chris Jaksa
Themba Shumba
Sarah Jane Justice
Emelia Haskey
Guest: Day Dream Fever
Guest: Day Dream Fever
Kami rules
Mel keeps score
Behind the curtain, waiting
Out of the hat
Covid-Safe audience
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The Goodwood Institute Theatre was packed to Covid-Safe capacity for the Final of the SA Poetry Slam 2020. Congratulations to winner, Jill Wherry, runner-up, Chris Jaksa, and all the other finalists: Manuela Akot ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam 2020 Heat 5 Jives the house!

Runner-up Themba Shumba and winner Olenka Toroshenko
Jive!
Annette Swain
Billy Lathan
Aaron Woolford
Celestine Rowe
Kristen O’Dwyer
Gail Walker
Paco Peleid
Tegan Sabine
Rubina
Olenka Toroshenko – winner
Katherine Sortini
Andrew Hook
Thomas Cassidy
Pam Makin
Matthew Pankhurst
Cecilia Ronson
Rudy Taurua
Matcho
Themba Shumba – runner-up
Jasmine Schubert
Eve Harris – guest performer
Kami – MC and sacrifice
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Runner-up Themba Shumba and winner Olenka Toroshenko
Jive!
Annette Swain
Billy Lathan
Aaron Woolford
Celestine Rowe
Kristen O'Dwyer
Gail Walker
Paco Peleid
Tegan Sabine
Rubina
Olenka Toroshenko - winner
Katherine Sortini
Andrew Hook
Thomas Cassidy
Pam Makin
Matthew Pankhurst
Cecilia Ronson
Rudy Taurua
Matcho
Themba Shumba - runner-up
Jasmine Schubert
Eve Harris - guest performer
Kami - MC and sacrifice
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A great heat at Jive to finish off with. We have our last two finalists for the SA Poetry Slam State Final. Congratulations to winner Olenka Toroshenko and runner-up Themba Shumba who will be joining our other finalists on … ... Read more ...

Australian Poetry Slam 2020: SA Final – SOLD OUT!!

Saturday 17th October, 2020
Doors open 7:30 pm for 8:00 pm start

Goodwood Institute Theatre 
166a Goodwood Road Goodwood

SOLD OUT!
The SA State Final is officially sold out! We will see you all tonight for a showcase of great local talent!

The SA Final of the Australian Poetry Slam features the winner and runner-up of each of the 5 SA Heats:
Manuela Akot, Susan Brame, Emelia Haskey, Chris Jaksa, Sarah Jane Justice, Tracy McNally, Tracey O’Callaghan, Themba Shumba, Olenka Toroshenko and Jill Wherry. These ten talented poets will … ... Read more ...