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Game On! A Game Themed Poetry Slam

26/04/2023

Thursday, 8th June, 2023
6:30pm

The Jade
142 -160 Flinders St, Adelaide, SA 5000

$10 admission

On your marks, get set…. GO! Welcome to GAME ON! A Game Themed Poetry Slam.

As with all our poetry slams, competitors will have two minutes to dazzle the crowd with their original spoken word poetry. The twist? For one night only, all competitors must tie their poem into the theme of GAMES. It’s up to the poets how they choose to work with the theme. The options are endless: board games, video games, card games, sports, arcade games, playground games, mind games… … ... Read more ...

Be the author of your own life – life writing workshops with Caroline Reid in Cambrai and Morgan

09/09/202209/09/2022

This is a series of 3 free writing workshops in each in Cambrai and Morgan, across September, October and November. People can come to one or all three. They’re open to all skill levels: for those who have never written, those who write in secret, those who want to upskill; and for those who simply want to spend time exploring creativity through storytelling and words. Acclaimed poet, performer and educator, Caroline Reid, will be covering journal writing, poetry, fiction and non fiction. Relaxed and low pressure, these workshops are a safe supportive place, where all are welcome.

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Dead Poets Society

09/02/201801/06/2016

Presented in partnership with Dymocks Rundle Mall Adelaide from 2013 – 2017, the Dead Poets Society event paid tribute to poets who have inspired us. Local poets and authors presented an overview of the poet’s work, along with samples of their own work inspired by the Dead Poet. An open mic segment allows members of the audience to get up and share a poem inspired by that month’s ‘Dead Poet’. Occasionally,“live” poets launch their own books and present their own work.

Highlights of the 2017 season included:

Carol Ann Duffy (Alison Flett)
D.H. Lawrence (Val Braendler

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SWSA Workshops on hold…

11/02/2025

We regret to say that SWSA can no longer offer workshops until further notice.

Our apologies for any inconvenience.

SA Slam 2022 Heat 2 shakes up the Port!

30/08/2022

Heat 2 winner: Tracey O’Callaghan

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 ...

SA Heats for 2022 Australian Poetry Slam

21/07/2022

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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Slam Skills Workshop 2022 with Spoken Word SA

23/06/202223/06/2022

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!

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SWSA’s Kami is Writers SA’s latest writer in residence

09/10/2021

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:

Mt. Burr: General Store, 2 Thomas Drive Mt. Burr. Sunday 17th October 1pm. Meet The Author/ Reading (from Subterranean Redneck Blues and work in progress).
Millicent: Millicent Library Civic Centre, Ridge Tce Millicent Tuesday 19th Oct

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