Australian Poetry Slam Heat at Randwick

Randwick City Library

Join the audience or sign up to perform at the Randwick Poetry Slam Heat. Open to all ages. Terms and conditions apply

Ritz Cinemas

Poetry Slam Events in Randwick

Join the audience or sign up to perform at the Australian Poetry Slam heat at the Ritz Cinemas. There is also a free youth workshop available in the lead up to the heat to help you practice and perform at your best.

Youth School Holidays: Program of Events

Exciting school holiday events at Randwick City Library for Youth.

Join the audience or sign up to perform at this Poetry Slam heat with poetry slam artist, DEFNE, hosted at The Ritz Cinemas Randwick.It doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time performer or a spoken word aficionado – just rock up, ready to write down your name and give a breath-taking performance. There are brilliant prizes up for grabs for the top performers:1st Place: Perform at the State Final PLUS, $200 cash2nd Place: Perform at the State Final PLUS $100 cash3rd Place: $50 cashEveryone needs to book an audience ticket, even if you plan on performing on the night. This free event is open to all ages, those aged 12-25 yrs get free light refreshments in celebration of Youth Week.This heat will be hosted by spoken word performer DEFNE and is held in partnership with <a href="https://www.wordtravels.info/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Word Travels</a> as part of the <a href="https://www.australianpoetryslam.com/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Australian Poetry Slam National Competition</a>.Participation is limited and subject to the terms and conditions below.Need some spoken word performance tips and practise? A special Poetry Slam Workshop for those aged 12 - 25 years will be delivered by a performance artist (to be confirmed soon) on Tuesday 12 April. Spaces strictly limited, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/youth-autumn-school-holiday-event-poetry-slam-workshop-tickets-539831880687">online booking essential</a>. DEFNE is a queer multidisciplinary artist always aiming for a style that’s definitely hers and a creative career that fuses her infinite interests. She has been published in UNSWeetened Literary Journal and Tharunka Magazine and was an Australian Poetry Slam Sydney Finalist.Australian Poetry Slam is a live literary performance program where the audience is the judge. Performing writers are given a microphone, a live audience, and just two minutes to capture the crowd.Please note: Performers need to register to perform on the night. If you'd like to perform, please come in early at 6:30pm on the day to sign up, as spaces are limited.In celebration of Youth Week, there will be free light refreshments available for those aged between 12-25 years. Remember to bring ID to prove your youth status!Australian Poetry Slam Competition and General Library Event Terms and Conditions: The health &amp; safety of our community and staff is our top priority. By registering, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions listed below including the Covid-safe measures. Note: these terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.<ul><li>Covid-19 Safety Terms and Conditions apply. <a href="https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library/library-events/covid-safe-terms" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Follow this link</a> to find out more. Please review them prior to attending this event as these may change with short notice.</li><li>All entrants to be a contestant to the Australian Poetry Slam 2023 agree to abide by the rules, terms and conditions as set out by the Australian Poetry Slam competition run by Word Travels. You can view the <a href="https://www.australianpoetryslam.com/rules" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">expanded set of rules here.</a></li><li>All ages are welcome to be a part of the audience or to register to perform.  We ask that audience members or performers younger than 18 years of age be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Some performances may feature content that is not suitable for younger members of the community.  This may include coarse language or strong themes.</li><li>Staff and volunteers of Word Travels, Australian Poetry Slam and venues that are hosting heats may not compete.</li><li>Your attendance at events supported by Randwick City Council may be digitally recorded through photographs and/or video recordings. Images may be used for promotional purposes on council's websites, publications, social media or by newspapers. By attending this session you agree to these terms. If you do not wish your image (or the image of your child) to be published, please notify staff before the event.</li><li>Due to the safety and enjoyment of participants, we are unable to admit latecomers to the room after the start time.</li><li>Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow the event to run on time.</li><li>Patrons who fail to comply with the Terms and Conditions set out above will have their tickets cancelled</li></ul>

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