SA Poetry Slam 2021 – Heat 1 packs out the State Library
A great first heat at the … ... Read more ...
SA Poetry Slam 2021 – Heat 3 – Jive
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.
Jive
181 Hindley Street West, Adelaide, SA 5000.
Thursday 26 August 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7Â to compete or watch.
Click here to book at trybooking.com
SA Poetry Slam 2021 – Heat 2 – Port Adelaide Library
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.
Port Adelaide Library
2-4 Church Street, Port Adelaide, SA 5015
Friday 20 August 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7 to compete or watch.
Click here to book at trybooking.com
Poetry Slam 2021 Workshop
Tuesday 17 August 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Little Mission Cafe
69 Light Square, Adelaide, SA 5000
$10 entry includes a free coffee/tea/hot choc.
Click here to book at trybooking.com.
In the lead-up to our state heats for the 2021 Australian Poetry Slam, Spoken Word SA will be offering a workshop delving into the art of slam. This will be an opportunity for writers of all experience levels to learn, develop and receive feedback. Presenting the workshop will be Sarah Jane Justice.
One of SA’s most recognisable names in spoken word, Sarah Jane Justice has won the Goolwa … ... Read more ...
SA Poetry Slam 2021 – Heat 1 – State Library SA
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.
State Library of South Australia
Institute Building
cnr North Tce and Kintore Ave
Adelaide, 5000
Friday 13 August 2021
Sign-up from 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.
$7 to compete or watch.
Click here to book … ... Read more ...
Get ready for SA Poetry Slam 2021!
Lockdown is officially ending for the mighty South Aussies! And now it’s time to get ready for some very special reasons to leave the house…The SA heats of the 2021 Australian Poetry Slam! This is the big league, and we’re on the edge of our seats to see what our locals are going to bring to the game.
This year’s dates and venues are as follows:
• HEAT 1: Friday 13th August – State Library SA
• HEAT 2: Friday 20th August – Port Adelaide Library
• HEAT 3: Thursday 26th August – Jive
• HEAT 4… ... Read more ...
Winter Warm-Up Slam 2021 Final burns up Jive
Well, that’s it for the Winter Warm-Up Slam for 2021! A top quality final at Jive saw Luke Mann come out in 1st place followed by Tracey O’Callaghan in 2nd and Paul Kohn in 3rd. Congratulations to the winners and all the poets who took part. Thanks to everyone who came out … ... Read more ...
Winter Warm-Up Heat 2 beats the virus
On the eve of new COVID-19 restrictions, Heat 2 of the Winter Warm-Up slam featured a strong set of highly personal performances from all the poets in front of an enthusiastic audience. Congratulations to winner Sally Newman, 2nd place Paul Kohn, 3rd Pam Makin, 4th Matthew Pankhurst and 5th Kerryn Tredrea. … ... Read more ...