Spoken Word SA

The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.

Heat 4  brews up a storm at the The King’s Head Hotel
357 King William Street, Adelaide.

Thursday 31st January
Sign in from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.
$6

Remember:  original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress …  Click here to read all the rules…

Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam is also supported by … ... Read more ...

The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.

Heat 3 packs the bar at the Southwark Hotel
77 Port Road, Thebarton.

Saturday 19th January
Sign in from 6:30pm for 7:00pm start.

Remember:  original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress …  Click here to read all the rules…

Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam is also supported by Writers SA,Word Travels and ACW … ... Read more ...

The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.

Heat 2 turns up the volume at the Broadcast Bar
66a Grote Street,  Adelaide.

Sunday 13th January
Sign in from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start.

Remember:  original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress …  Click here to read all the rules…

Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam is also supported by Writers SA,Word Travels and … ... Read more ...

The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.

Heat 1 kicks off at the State Library of South Australia – Institute Building
corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.

Saturday 5th January
Sign in from 6:00pm for 6:30pm start.

Remember:  original new work, 2 minutes only, one poem only, no props or fancy dress …  Click here to read all the rules…

Poetry book prizes for the heats generously donated by Wakefield Press. Summer Slam … ... Read more ...

The Summer Slams are back for 2019!! 

Four heats and a final at some of our favourite venues around town.

The Summer Slam is about introducing new people to slam poetry, about having some fun, about no ‘real’ pressure. No big prizes, no interstate trips: just good words and sharing.  But please read the rules!!

Click on the links below for more details. 

Heat 1  State Library of SA / Saturday 5th January / 6:00 pm
Heat 2  Broadcast Bar / Sunday 13th January / 6:00 pm
Heat 3  Southwark Hotel / Saturday 19th January / 6:30 … ... Read more ...