SA Final of the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam – we have our winners!

finalists
winner – Katherine Sortini
runner up – Cayley Ferguson
Arantza Garcia
Tim O’Loughlin
Carissa Fischer
Drew Cuffley
Matthew Pankhurst
Melinda Gaughwin
Chris Battistuzzi
Alex Vansilalom
guests – Rainey & Chris Jaksa
Sacrifice – Tracey O’Callaghan
MC Sarah Jane Justice pulls a name from the hat
flowers for Sarah
timekeeper / scorekeeper – Kami
audience at Goodwood Theatre
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finalists
winner - Katherine Sortini
runner up - Cayley Ferguson
Arantza Garcia
Tim O'Loughlin
Carissa Fischer
Drew Cuffley
Matthew Pankhurst
Melinda Gaughwin
Chris Battistuzzi
Alex Vansilalom
guests - Rainey & Chris Jaksa
Sacrifice - Tracey O'Callaghan
MC Sarah Jane Justice pulls a name from the hat
flowers for Sarah
timekeeper / scorekeeper - Kami
audience at Goodwood Theatre
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The 2023 SA State Final of the Australian Poetry Slam was top-shelf quality from start to finish. Congratulations and big cheers to winner Katherine Sortini, runner-up Cayley Ferguson, finalists Alex Vansilalom, Matthew Pankhurst, Tim O’Loughlin, Chris Battistuzzi, Arantza Garcia, Drew Cuffley, ... Read more ...

It’s Finals Time!! SA State Final for the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam

On Saturday September 30th, ten of South Australia’s finest performance poets will take it up a notch. The heats were hot, and the final will be fire! The audience at Goodwood Theatre will be treated to another round of fast-paced poetic prowess, with new poems from all of our finalists. At the end of the night, we will have our two 2023 National Finalists, locked in to compete at the Sydney Opera House. Who will it be?? One thing’s for certain… it’ll be a show you don’t want to miss. Get ready, invite your friends, book your tickets, and start … ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam 2023 – Heat 5 heats up Jive!

Heat 5 winners
Heat 5 winner Cayley Ferguson
Heat 5 runner-up Carissa Fischer
Chris Best
Tegan Sabine
John Willison
Cedar McGeary
Henry Davis
Anet Swain
Doug Phillips
Matt Short
Amiee Knubley
Paul Kohn
Guest Matcho Makata
Sacrifice Kami
MC Sarah Jane Justice
Jive
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Heat 5 winners
Heat 5 winner Cayley Ferguson
Heat 5 runner-up Carissa Fischer
Chris Best
Tegan Sabine
John Willison
Cedar McGeary
Henry Davis
Anet Swain
Doug Phillips
Matt Short
Amiee Knubley
Paul Kohn
Guest Matcho Makata
Sacrifice Kami
MC Sarah Jane Justice
Jive
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What a fantastic final heat of the SA poetry Slam 2023! Congratulations to winner Cayley Ferguson and runner-up Carissa Fischer who are off to the SA State Final on 30th September. Great poetry from everyone, an inspirational set from guest Matcho Makata, tough new work from sacrifice Kami, drum rolls for MC Sarah Jane ... Read more ...

Australian Poetry Slam 2023 – SA State Final

Saturday 30th September 2023
Doors open at 7:30

Goodwood Theatre & Studios
166 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, SA 5034

$25 at Trybooking

Five thrilling slam heats. Ten talented SA State Finalists. One stage. One Final.

On Saturday September 30th, ten of South Australia’s finest performance poets will take it up a notch. The heats were hot, and the final will be fire! The audience at Goodwood Theatre will be treated to another round of fast-paced poetic prowess, with new poems from all of our finalists. At the end of the night, we will have our two 2023 National Finalists, locked in … ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam 2023 – Heat 4 at The Jade

heat 4 winners
Heat 4 Winner Katherine Sordini
Heat 4 Runner-up Melinda Gaughwin
Lena Yakas
Jill Wherry
Frankie Welk
Cedar McGeary
Cayley Ferguson
Tadgh Porter-Cameron
Tegan Sabine
Carissa Fischer
Cian Yakas
Anet Swain
Guest Cecilia Ronson
Sacrifice Ian Gibbins
MC Sarah Jane Justice
The Draw
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heat 4 winners
Heat 4 Winner Katherine Sordini
Heat 4 Runner-up Melinda Gaughwin
Lena Yakas
Jill Wherry
Frankie Welk
Cedar McGeary
Cayley Ferguson
Tadgh Porter-Cameron
Tegan Sabine
Carissa Fischer
Cian Yakas
Anet Swain
Guest Cecilia Ronson
Sacrifice Ian Gibbins
MC Sarah Jane Justice
The Draw
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What a show we had at Heat Four of the SA Poetry Slam: great to welcome some new faces amongst the regulars, a fabulous audience in a supportive (and warm!) venue on an otherwise dark and stormy night…

Congratulations to Heat Four Winner Katherine Sortini and Runner-Up Melinda Gaughwin. We’ll see you both … ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam 2023 – Heat 3 winners at The Port!

Winners
Arantza Garcia
Drew Cuffley
Beth Baillie
Anet Swain
Claire Watson
Cayley Ferguson
John Willison
Fiona Tiller
Doug Phillips
Pauline Lergessner
Luke Baker
Narny
Tegan Sabine
Sally Giles
Marc Ryan
Sarah Jane Justice
Hat Draw
Audience
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Winners
Arantza Garcia
Drew Cuffley
Beth Baillie
Anet Swain
Claire Watson
Cayley Ferguson
John Willison
Fiona Tiller
Doug Phillips
Pauline Lergessner
Luke Baker
Narny
Tegan Sabine
Sally Giles
Marc Ryan
Sarah Jane Justice
Hat Draw
Audience
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Heat 3 of the 2023 Poetry Slam at Port Adelaide Library was a stellar evening of talented poets, battling for their chance to go to Sydney. We were humbled by all of your amazing performances and heartfelt words.

Marc Ryan The Beautiful Bogan had us in stitches while the scores were being tallied, with a perfect transition from “feels” to “lols” before our … ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam – Heat 2 Winners!

Heat 2 Winners
Heat 2 Winner – Chris Battistuzzi
Heat 2 runner-up – Tim O’Loughlin
Drew Cuffley
Carissa Fischer
Anet Swain
John Willison
Louise Goodwin
Luke Baker
Tegan Sabine
Guest – Grace Colsey
MC – Sarah Jane Justice
Hat Draw
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Heat 2 Winners
Heat 2 Winner - Chris Battistuzzi
Heat 2 runner-up - Tim O'Loughlin
Drew Cuffley
Carissa Fischer
Anet Swain
John Willison
Louise Goodwin
Luke Baker
Tegan Sabine
Guest - Grace Colsey
MC - Sarah Jane Justice
Hat Draw
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SA Heat 2 of the Australian Poetry Slam at the Woodcroft Library treated us to some outstanding performances! Winner Chris Battistuzzi and and Runner-up Tim O’Loughlin made it through to the State Final and feature performer Grace Colsey shared a spoken word twist on some of their award winning cabaret show. If you haven’t been to a heat yet, … ... Read more ...