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 ...
SA Heat 2 of the Australian Poetry Slam at the Woodcroft Library treated us to some outstanding performances! Winner Chris Battistuzzi and and Runner-up Tim O’Loughlin made it through to the State Final and feature performer Grace Colsey shared a spoken word twist on some of their award winning cabaret show. If you haven’t been to a heat yet, … ... Read more ...
Thursday 14 September 2023
Doors at 6:30pm for sign up
Jive
181 Hindley Street, Adelaide, SA 5000.
$10 at the door or at trybooking.com: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1086856
Book ticketsThere is a maximum of 20 poets per heat, so make sure to get there on time!
Poems must be two minutes or under, no props, no costumes, just you and the power of your words. The full APS 2023 rules are at the following link – make sure you read them! www.australianpoetryslam.com/rules
RulesTwo poets chosen by the audience at each of our … ... Read more ...
Thursday 7 September 2023
Doors at 6:30pm for sign up
The Jade
142-160 Flinders Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
$10 at the door or at trybooking.com: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1086815
Book ticketsThere is a maximum of 20 poets per heat, so make sure to get there on time!
Poems must be two minutes or under, no props, no costumes, just you and the power of your words. The full APS 2023 rules are at the following link – make sure you read them! www.australianpoetryslam.com/rules
RulesTwo poets chosen by the audience at each of our five South Australian heats will head to … ... Read more ...