Spoken Word 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.

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.
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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.

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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.
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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
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