The Summer Slam 19 started off in fine fashion with 12 competitors in front of a packed house at the State Library of South Australia. Congrats to winner Pam Makin and runner-up Julia Henning.
There are still three heats to go before the final. Heat 2 is at the Broadcast Bar on Sunday 13th January. Click here for details.
The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.
Heat 3 packs the bar at the Southwark Hotel
77 Port Road, Thebarton.
Saturday 19th January
Sign in from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.
Remember: original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress … Click here to read all the rules…
Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam is also supported by Writers SA,Word Travels and ACW … ... Read more ...
The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.
Heat 2 turns up the volume at the Broadcast Bar
66a Grote Street, Adelaide.
Sunday 13th January
Sign in from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start.
Remember: original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress … Click here to read all the rules…
Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam is also supported by Writers SA,Word Travels and … ... Read more ...
Emma Tam, South Australian Poetry Slam finalist, performing at the State Final Goodwood Theatre, Goodwood, 20th September, 2018.
The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.
Heat 1 kicks off at the State Library of South Australia – Institute Building
corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.
Saturday 5th January
Sign in from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start.
Remember: original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress … Click here to read all the rules…
Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam … ... Read more ...
The Summer Slams are back for 2019!!
Four heats and a final at some of our favourite venues around town.
The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing. But please read the rules!!
Click on the links below for more details.
Heat 1 State Library of SA / Saturday 5th January / 6:00 pm
Heat 2 Broadcast Bar / Sunday 13th January / 6:00 pm
Heat 3 Southwark Hotel / Saturday 19th January / 6:30 … ... Read more ...
Kelly Cusack, South Australian Poetry Slam finalist performing at the State Final Goodwood Theatre, Goodwood, 20th September 2018.
Special Guest Anisa Nandaula performing at South Australian Poetry Slam 2018 State Final, Goodwood Theatre, Goodwood, 20th September 2018.
Click here to see more about Anisa and her work.