SA Summer Slam

Summer Slam 2024 Prizes – thank you “Aaah…The Art of Tongue”

Thank you so very much to the last of our Summer Slam 2024 prize donors and sponsors: Aaah…The Art of Tongue! If you have a love for words then keep it going this Adelaide Fringe via this link: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/aaah-the-art-of-tongue-af2024

“In the heart of South Australia, there’s a vibrant community that’s passionate about communication — a community that believes in the transformative power of words.

The Power of Words: Imagine a world where every word you speak captivates hearts and minds. We believe that effective communication is the cornerstone of success in any endeavour. It’s the key to unlocking doors, … ... Read more ...

Summer Slam 2024 – Fabulous Final at Jive!

Winners
Winner – Terry Anne
Runner-up – Mei Szetu
Third place – River Hill
Kerry Cook
Kami
Annette Swain
Conor Brown
Jen Benham
Adam
Guest – Katherine Sortini
Sacrifice – Tracy McNally
MC – Sarah Jane Justice
Jive audience
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Winners
Winner - Terry Anne
Runner-up - Mei Szetu
Third place - River Hill
Kerry Cook
Kami
Annette Swain
Conor Brown
Jen Benham
Adam
Guest - Katherine Sortini
Sacrifice - Tracy McNally
MC - Sarah Jane Justice
Jive audience
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Pics: Ian Gibbins

After three high quality heats, we were set for a fabulous final for the 2024 Summer Slam at Jive. We were not disappointed! The poets delivered, the large audience cheered them along, and the judges judged. Congratulations to winner Terry Anne, runner-up Mei Szetu, and third place River Hill, each of whom picked … ... Read more ...

Summer Slam 2024 Prizes – thank you Shelley Burr!

So many mind blowing prizes at Summer Slam 2024 thanks to our incredible sponsors!

Australian author Shelley Burr has donated multiple copies of her books to the cause. We have their brand new release Ripper and the debut novel Wake, winner of the ABIA’s Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year 2023 & shortlisted for the Debut Fiction Indie Book Award 2023.

www.shelleyburr.com.au

www.facebook.com/ShelleyBurrWrites

Please support those who support us.

Summer Slam 2024 Prizes – thank you Big Crit Energy

For Summer Slam 2024, we’ve had a great bunch of sponsors offering prizes for the heat and final. This time we thank Big Crit Energy for tickets to their 2024 Adelaide Fringe show: Live Dungeons and Dragons.

“It’s time to roll initiative for this chaotically queer D&D adventure! Our performers will be rolling dice live on stage in epic fights with mythical beasts, sneaking their way past deadly traps, and making truly terrible decisions that will make the dungeon master question everything. If you don’t know anything about D&D don’t worry – neither do half of our players! … ... Read more ...

Summer Slam 2024 – Heat 3 at Campbelltown Library

Heat 3 Winners
Winner – River Hill (with Snow)
Runner-up – Courtney Hunter
Third – Annette Swain
Alice Robinson
Ginny Thorne
Avalanche
Carissa Fischer
John Thompson
Holly Peters
Brooklyn Saliba
Steven Pappin
Thomas Cassidy
Charlie Thorne
Cate Banbury
John McGuiness
Radhe Krishna
audience
MC Sarah Jane Justice under the Magic Tree
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Heat 3 Winners
Winner - River Hill (with Snow)
Runner-up - Courtney Hunter
Third - Annette Swain
Alice Robinson
Ginny Thorne
Avalanche
Carissa Fischer
John Thompson
Holly Peters
Brooklyn Saliba
Steven Pappin
Thomas Cassidy
Charlie Thorne
Cate Banbury
John McGuiness
Radhe Krishna
audience
MC Sarah Jane Justice under the Magic Tree
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Pics: Ian Gibbins

Heat 3 of the 2024 Summer Slam at the Campbelltown Library brought out another fabulous mix of new talent, regular performers, and appreciative audience. Congratulations to winner, River Hill, runner-up, Courtney Hunter, and third place, Annette Swain: they are all off … ... Read more ...

Summer Slam 2024 Prizes – thank you Wakefield Press!

In a great year for Summer Slam prizes, we want to give a huge thanks to Adelaide based publisher Wakefield Press. They have been a long time supporter of the event and Spoken Word SA in general. Go check them out for a slew of great books including poetry, novels, Australian histories and more.

Click here to visit the Wakefield press website. Sign up and subscribe to their email newsletter to keep up with their latest releases, news and events.