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The Constellation Project: special call-out

20/03/2021

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.

07/03/2021

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.

09/02/202102/02/2021

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… :(

12/01/2021

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

28/10/2020

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!

19/10/2020

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

Kami rules

Mel keeps score

Behind the curtain, waiting

Out of the hat

Covid-Safe audience

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!

03/10/2020

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

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!!

19/10/202028/09/2020

Saturday 17^th 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 ...