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Get ready for your slam – interview with 2025 Australian Poetry Slam winner, Arantza Garcia

Arantza Garcia performs at the SA Final of the 2025 Australian Poetry Slam

With the South Australian heats of the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam starting up soon, you might be wondering what it takes to do well in a poetry slam. If so, have a listen to Arantza Garcia, winner of the 2025 Australian Poetry Slam.

Arantza Garcia is an emerging Peruvian writer and member of the Latin American Community on Kaurna Country. She has performed at events such as Jaurna/Feast festivals, and First Fridays at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Having been a finalist in the South Australian … ... Read more ...

Summer Slam 2026 – Heat 2 at Campbelltown Library

Saturday 31 January 2026
Doors open for sign-up at 6:30pm

Campbelltown Public Library
171 Montacute Rd, Newton, SA 5074

Summer Slam is back throughout January and early February in 2026, with two heats and a final. The Summer Slam is a beginner friendly, relaxed slam and a great way to kick off the coming year of poetic endeavours.

There is no theme, so make the most of those lazy summer evenings… dip your legs in the pool and get to writing!

Heat 1 at Jive was a blast with 5 poets moving through to the final. Now 5 more poets … ... Read more ...

SWAS Summer Slam 2026 – Heat 1 at Jive

Thursday 15 January 2026
Doors open for sign-up at 6:30pm

JIVE
181 Hindley St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Summer Slam is back throughout January and early February in 2026, with two heats and a final. The Summer Slam is a beginner friendly, relaxed slam and a great way to kick off the coming year of poetic endeavours.

There is no theme, so make the most of those lazy summer evenings… dip your legs in the pool and get to writing!

Our opening heat is at Jive, a fabulous venue with a big stage, great bar and fun vibe. They have … ... Read more ...

BE NATURAL Poetry Slam – 2025 Nature Festival

Saturday, 11 October 2025
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Arthur Art Bar
66 Currie St, Adelaide, SA 5000

$15
Book at Humanitix

It’s time to let your words FLOW!

Now in its sixth year, the ‘Be Natural’ Poetry Slam is an all ages event as part of the 2025 Nature Festival, with the broad theme of nature and what it means to you, giving participants the opportunity to stretch their creative ‘limbs’ and think about what nature and the natural world means to them.

The rules are simple – one poem, two minutes maximum, no props, no costumes, no … ... Read more ...

Mika Friebel

We were shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Mika Friebel in the Northern Territory recently. She was a star of the Adelaide spoken word scene, having been an Australian Poetry Slam S.A. state finalist in 2017 and 2019, Summer Slam winner 2019 and finalist in 2018. So much talent lost.

A GoFundMe has been created to help assist family for costs involving her funeral and travel.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mika-friebel

“Beautiful Mika, the sunshine on a cloudy day. The bright star who lit up the night sky. For those who had the pleasure of meeting Mika, you’d know just … ... Read more ...

A final farewell to Alison Paradoxx…

Australian Poetry Slam 2017 SA State Final at Goodwood Theatre. pic: Luxi

It is with great sadness that we share our final farewell to Alison Paradoxx (Bennett), who recently departed this physical world.

Guest performer in 2018 Australian Poetry Slam SA heats. pic: Lucinda Corin

Alison appeared on the local spoken word scene, apparently ready-made, with her powerful, challenging performances. From libraries, nightclubs and theatres to the Sydney Opera House itself we were graced with the magnificent words she crafted and performed. She was 2016 SA state winner and national finalist of the Australian Poetry Slam. She then developed her … ... Read more ...

Feast Poet-in-Residence Jacinta Way presents “Sonder” at City Library

The poetry fun never stops here in Adelaide, and during November as part of Feast Festival, Adelaide City Libraries is hosting a unique poet in residence experience!

Feast Poet-in-Residence Jacinta Way presents “Sonder”.

Have you ever looked at a stranger on a bus and wondered what they were thinking, where they grew up and when they stopped believing in the tooth fairy? Join local theatre-maker and poet, Jacinta Way, in a one-on-one guided conversation with a complete stranger. Ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask in a safe space and finish your meeting by creating a … ... Read more ...

Feast Festival – City Library Poet-In-Residence applications now closed

Spoken Word SA, Adelaide City Library & Feast Festival‘s Poet-In-Residence program encourages poets to step out of comfort zones, engage the public, and create collaborative new work. Through free bespoke workshops curated by the Poet-In-Residence, the poet will connect with the community, enriching both residents and the city’s cultural life; leaving a lasting impact on Adelaide’s literary landscape.

A 16 hour Residency will take place during November at the City Library, Rundle Place, Adelaide (Level 3, entry off Francis St). Before applying, we encourage you to explore the space and facilities and see what our other … ... Read more ...