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, … ... Read more ...
Presented by Poet in Residence – Carissa Fischer (they/them)
This is a free event but you need to book your place:
Book your placeAre 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 ...
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 ...
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 … ... Read more ...
Saturday 30th September 2023
Doors open at 7:30
Goodwood Theatre & Studios
166 Goodwood Road, Goodwood, SA 5034
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 ...
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 … ... Read more ...
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 ...
Heat 3 of the 2023 Poetry Slam at Port Adelaide Library was a stellar evening of talented poets, battling for their chance to go to Sydney. We were humbled by all of your amazing performances and heartfelt words.
Marc Ryan The Beautiful Bogan had us in stitches while the scores were being tallied, with a perfect transition from “feels” to “lols” before our … ... Read more ...