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BE NATURAL Poetry Slam

Hosted by
Spoken Word SA
Hosted by
Spoken Word SA

Performers have two minutes maximum to speak, scream, howl, whisper their original poem on the broad theme of ‘nature’.

Now in its fifth year, the ‘Be Natural’ Poetry Slam is an all ages event with the broad theme of nature and what it means to you giving the participants the opportunity to stretch their creative ‘limbs’ and think about what nature and the natural world does mean to them. The rules are simple - one poem, two minutes maximum, no props, no costumes, no music, just you and the power of your words. Presented in partnership with Dymocks Adelaide, Poets sign up from 6.00pm, slam commences at 6.30pm.

Prizes for 1st and 2nd place poets.

This year we are joined by our guest performer, the talented spoken word artist Tracy Coogs McNally.

www.spokenwordsa.com.au

See below for some rules but really it's all about having a go and having some fun!

1. Maximum of 20 contestants per heat. The first 15 are guaranteed. If we exceed 20 the
last five are drawn randomly.
2. Enter at the venue on the night of the heat 30 minutes before the heat commences.
3. ONE POEM ONLY. ABSOLUTE two minute limit. Time starts at your first word or
when the timekeeper feels your performance has begun (no additional time for
introductions). Points will be deducted from the final score for exceeding the time limit.
4. Five judges chosen by the host at random from the audience.
5. Poems must be the original work of the performer. No plagiarism folks. One or two
recognisable pop culture references are okay.
6. No musical accompaniment. No props. No costumes. (IE: clothing related to the poem)
Personal poem transcripts permitted.
7. In the case of a tie the MC will conduct a “slam off” tie-breaker performance.
Contestants must be prepared with a second poem to allow for this eventuality.

Accessibility
Wheelchairs and limited mobility
Contact the event organiser for more information.
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Spoken Word SA

Spoken Word SA is the caretaker of the SA component of the Australian Poetry Slam and a co-ordinating body of Spoken Word in South Australia.
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  • When is it?
    Saturday, October 12, 2024
    6:00 pm
    Ends
    Saturday, October 12, 2024
    8:30 pm
  • When is it?
    Self-guided: this event can be done at any time.
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  • Where is it?
    Dymocks Adelaide
    Regent Theatre Level 1, Shop 45 101/107 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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  • Where is it?
    Anywhere
  • Who do I contact?
    Daniel Watson
    info@spokenwordsa.com.au
  • What does it cost?
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    Free
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    No, this is a drop-in event, so you don't need to register in advance.
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