Australian Poetry Slam: Maitland Heat
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Poets Run This!Australian Poetry Slam 2025 – The Election Special is here! Join the search for the people’s poet in Maitland.
Local poets have two minutes to impress, and the audience decides who goes to the NSW State Final – and maybe the National Final at the Sydney Opera House.
The winner will be crowned National Slambassador for 2025, scoring a $20,000 prize including publication and a tour of Austral-Asia.
Hosted by 2023 Slam Champion Rob Waters – poet, storyteller, and proud Darkinjung local.
🗓️ Doors/sign-up: 6pm
🎤 Slam starts: 6.30pm
🔗 Rules: www.australianpoetryslam.com/rules
~~~~~Tickets are for both audience members and performing poets. Registration for performing poets will take place at the door on the day and will be on a first come/ first served basis. Only 20 individuals will be able to compete. Sign-ups start at 6pm.~~~~~
Content warning: some performances may include strong language or adult themes and may not be suitable for children.
Date
Thursday 28 August 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
East Maitland Library
3 Garnett Rd, East Maitland NSW 2323
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