All you need is a voice to perform your poems, stories, lyrics and monologues in the Australian Poetry Slam 2017 – a live literary performance where the audience is the judge.
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Kempsey Shire Library will be hosting a regional heat of the Australian Poetry Slam on Friday, August 11. Librarian Yvette McAlister said anyone can participate, all you need is your voice.
“Local poets, storytellers, hip hop artists, stand-up comedians - whatever you do with words, you’ll have two minutes to impress the judges with your original spoken word,” Ms McAlister said.
“But if performing isn’t for you, then come along, grab a seat and cheer the local contestants on.”
Hosting the Kempsey heat will be the 2014 Australian Poetry Slam Champion Zohab Khan.
Mr Khan will throw five chocolates into the audience and whoever catches one becomes a judge.
The five judges will then hold up the scores that will send two performing writers to the NSW final in Sydney on October 14.
The current Australian Poetry Slam Champion Arielle Cottingham will also be in attendance to deliver a set of her award-winning spoken word, while Liam from Macleay Entertainment will be playing music throughout the evening to keep the energy flowing.
Sign on is at 4:30pm if you plan to perform, or come along at 5pm to be part of the audience.
Go to www.australianpoetryslam.com for more information about the Australian Poetry Slam, including the rules and conditions of entry.
For enquiries about the Kempsey Slam heat, please contact Kempsey Library on 6566 3210.