SA Heat 2 of the 2022 Australian Poetry Slam… What a night! Thank you to the Port Adelaide Public Library for hosting us. The judges had a challenging job, with such great poets taking to the mic, there were hard decisions to make. The talented Rachael Mead was the feature performer for the evening, whose beautiful words … ... Read more ...
The SA heats for the 2022 Australian Poetry Slam are coming up through August and September, so start getting your work ready. Remember, there is a 2-minute time limit, your work must be original and there are no props. Click here for the full set of rules.
Details of the individual heats, including our fabulous guest performers and links to booking will be available soon. Keep an eye on the website or our Facebook page. But for now, put these dates and locations in your diary:
Heat 1: State Library of SA
Friday 19 August 2022
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Saturday, 16 July 2022
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Dymocks Adelaide
Regent Theatre, Lvl 1 Regent Arcade
Shop 45, 101-107 Rundle Mall Adelaide
Cost: only $10
Click here to book at trybooking.
Hosted by Spoken Word SA and Dymocks Adelaide.
The Australian Poetry Slam is Australia’s highest level of competition for spoken word and performance poetry. National winners have taken their voices to the world’s stage, performing at prestigious events and seeing their writing published for all to read.
Here’s what’s even better: those opportunities don’t stop at just the winner!
National finalists, state finalists, and even those who impress … ... Read more ...
Award-winning poet and author, Kami McInnes will be travelling to the South East of South Australia this October as Writers SA’s latest Writer in Residence.
McInnes will be visiting several towns in the region to connect with readers and writers through readings, events, workshops at libraries and community centres, as well as providing one-on-one consultations:
Spoken Word SA is proud to announce our new team member Sarah Jane Justice who will be taking over many key roles including that of MC for all of the slams. Sarah is a poet, performer and national finalist of the Australian Poetry Slam.
Kami will be taking less of a role this year but will still be seriously involved. Daniel Watson will be doing whatever it is that he does. And then there is ‘the man in the back room’ Ian Gibbins. The live events would also be impossible without our great team of volunteers and of course … ... Read more ...
The Constellation Project is a collaboration between Australian Red Cross, Centre for Social Impact, Mission Australia, and PwC Australia. It delivers practical solutions that are co-designed with first nations people & those who have lived experience of homelessness. The project brings together a cross-sector, national network to accelerate practical ideas to end homelessness.
“We know that vulnerable young people, such as those with a history of traumatic family experiences or involvement in the criminal justice system, are significantly more likely than their peers to experience homelessness… [We] … aim that no young Australian aged 17-24 will … ... Read more ...
South Australian Heat 2
Friday 11th September 2020
Parks LIbrary
46 Trafford Street Angle Park
6.30pm sign up for 7pm start
$6 entry for audience and competitors
Contestants have 2 minutes to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing their original poem. There are no props, no costumes, no music: just the poet and the words. Judges are selected at random from the audience. The heat winners compete again in the SA State Final and the two top finalists then go on to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam National Showcase.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a COVID-safety plan … ... Read more ...
South Australian Heat 1
Friday 21th August 2020
Jive Nightclub
181 Hindley Street Adelaide
6.30pm sign up for 7pm start
$6 entry for audience and competitors
Contestants have 2 minutes to speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing their original poem. There are no props, no costumes, no music: just the poet and the words. Judges are selected at random from the audience. The heat winners compete again in the SA State Final and the two top finalists then go on to compete in the Australian Poetry Slam National Showcase.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a COVID-safety plan in … ... Read more ...