SA Poetry Slam

We paused. Took a moment. A world-wide “…Ummm”. Now, the slam storm returns.

In 2023, flex your vocal chords with a new voice. Run with new leaders. Turn your moments of “…um” into MomentUm. Write new poetic revolutions. You’ve got two minutes on the mic. Build your MomentUm to crescendo and be heard.

Poetry Slams and wordshops are popping up around the nation. From June to October, 1000 writers will grab their moment in the spotlight leading to one National Final at Sydney Opera House and a prize worth $20,000, including publishing opportunities and gigs from Byron to Bali and … ... Read more ...

Sarah Almutairi, Winner of the South Australian Poetry Slam 2022, performs her winning poem at the State Final, Goodwood Theatre, Goodwood, 30th September 2022. Sarah went on to compete at the National Finals at the Sydney Opera House.

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What a night!! A nearly full house at Goodwood Theatre saw all ten poets in the SA State Final bring their A-Game and deliver an amazing, diverse and ultra-high quality set of performances. We even had a ‘slam off’ for second place!! But only two poets can go to Sydney to represent SA. So congratulations to our Winner Sarah Almutairi and Runner Up Tracey O’Callaghan.

The scores were close all night with only fractions of a point separating the competitors. Special mention to Grace Atta who was just edged out of the final two in the Slam … ... Read more ...

Pics: Ian Gibbins

Heat 5 of the 2022 SA Poetry Slam at Jive was the final chance to compete for the SA State Final. We had a full card of poets competing, a large and lively audience, and a dead-heat / draw / tie for first place! Congratulations to joint winners, Teaghan Buggy and Britt Franzmann, who are both off to the State Final at Goodwood Theatre on 30th September.

Special thanks to Jive for looking after us so well and special guest J-Rod for a ripper set.

Tickets are selling fast for the State Final … ... Read more ...

pics: Ian Gibbins

Heat 4 of the 2022 SA Poetry Slam at Woodcroft Lbrary presented another stunning night of high quality performances. Congratulations to winner Matthew Panhurst and runner-up Karissa de Leeuw. They are both off to the SA State Final at Goodwood Theatre on 30th September. Thanks to everyone who came, took part, judged, or simply cheered on the contestants. Special thanks to the fabulous crew at the Woodcroft Library for supporting the prizes, providing a bar and snacks, and creating a strong and supportive vibe!

The final heat for this year is on Thursday 15th … ... Read more ...

Pics: Ian Gibbins

Another amazing night of poetry at Jive for Heat 3 of the 2022 SA poetry Slam!

Great performances all round and a large enthusiastic audience. Once again the scores were close, but congratulations to winner Lloyd and runner-up, Archer, both of whom will be off to the SA State Final at Goodwood Theatre on 30th September.

There are only two heats left now! Heat 4 is at Woodcroft Library on Friday 9th September, 2022.

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What an incredible night of poetry! Heat One gave us entertainment, emotion, and extremely high quality of competition. There were so many poets that could have won it, but there can only be one winner and one runner-up.

Congratulations to our heat one winner Sarah Almutairi and our runner-up Grace Atta! They have booked their spot for the SA State Final on Friday 30 September at Goodwood Theatre.

HEAT TWO will be happening on Friday 26 August at Port Adelaide Library. We want to see as many of you there as possible!

We’re off to a … ... Read more ...