Nature Festival 2023 – Be Natural Poetry Slam

Saturday 14 October 2023
Poets sign up from 6.30pm, slam commences at 7pm.

Dymocks Adelaide
Regent Theatre Level 1, Shop 45 101/107 Rundle Mall, Adelaide

$10 at Humanitix

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Now in its fourth year, the ‘Be Natural’ Poetry Slam is an all ages event with the broad theme of nature and what it means to you giving the participants the opportunity to stretch their creative ‘limbs’ and think about what nature and the natural world does mean to them. The rules are simple – one poem, two minutes maximum, no props, no costumes, no music, just you and … ... Read more ...

SA Final of the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam – we have our winners!

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The 2023 SA State Final of the Australian Poetry Slam was top-shelf quality from start to finish. Congratulations and big cheers to winner Katherine Sortini, runner-up Cayley Ferguson, finalists Alex Vansilalom, Matthew Pankhurst, Tim O’Loughlin, Chris Battistuzzi, Arantza Garcia, Drew Cuffley, Melinda Gaughwin, Carissa Fischer, sacrificial poet Tracey O’Callaghan, special guests Rainey and Chris Jaksa, the fabulous audience, and the crew at Goodwood Theatre!

Poet in Residence – Unexpected Poetry Application

Presented by Poet in Residence – Carissa Fischer (they/them) 

City Library
Level 3 Rundle Place, 77-91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000

This is a free event but you need to book your place:

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Are you tired of what poetry “should” look like? Bored of reading works from another T.S Elliot wannabe? Does the slam scene from 21 Jump Street hit a little too close to home? Look, poetry is a subject that we all study and then forget in school, but that’s because we’re only taught one version. Poetry goes beyond this … ... Read more ...

It’s Finals Time!! SA State Final for the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam

On Saturday September 30th, ten of South Australia’s finest performance poets will take it up a notch. The heats were hot, and the final will be fire! The audience at Goodwood Theatre will be treated to another round of fast-paced poetic prowess, with new poems from all of our finalists. At the end of the night, we will have our two 2023 National Finalists, locked in to compete at the Sydney Opera House. Who will it be?? One thing’s for certain… it’ll be a show you don’t want to miss. Get ready, invite your friends, book your tickets, and start … ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam 2023 – Heat 5 heats up Jive!

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What a fantastic final heat of the SA poetry Slam 2023! Congratulations to winner Cayley Ferguson and runner-up Carissa Fischer who are off to the SA State Final on 30th September. Great poetry from everyone, an inspirational set from guest Matcho Makata, tough new work from sacrifice Kami, drum rolls for MC Sarah Jane Justice, and a lively supportive audience. Special thanks to Jive for hosting us again.

So now it’s time to get ready for the SA State Final. Click here to book your tickets.

Pics: Ian Gibbins

Australian Poetry Slam 2023 – SA State Final

Saturday 30th September 2023
Doors open at 7:30

Goodwood Theatre & Studios
166 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, SA 5034

$25 at Trybooking

Five thrilling slam heats. Ten talented SA State Finalists. One stage. One Final.

On Saturday September 30th, ten of South Australia’s finest performance poets will take it up a notch. The heats were hot, and the final will be fire! The audience at Goodwood Theatre will be treated to another round of fast-paced poetic prowess, with new poems from all of our finalists. At the end of the night, we will have our two 2023 National Finalists, locked in … ... Read more ...

SA Poetry Slam 2023 – Heat 4 at The Jade

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What a show we had at Heat Four of the SA Poetry Slam: great to welcome some new faces amongst the regulars, a fabulous audience in a supportive (and warm!) venue on an otherwise dark and stormy night…

Congratulations to Heat Four Winner Katherine Sortini and Runner-Up Melinda Gaughwin. We’ll see you both at the final!!

Pics: Ian Gibbins

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 ...