Bread & Butter Poetry Slam - SEPT APS HEAT 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER: This month we are an official Heat of the Australian Poetry Slam! Please note that the time limit for APS performances is 2 minutes, not the usual 3 minutes. rules#:~:text=Participants%20are%20encouraged%20to%20perform,closest%20to%20where%20they%20live.&text=Random%20draw%20for%20performance%20order.&text=Two%20minute%20limit.,no%20additional%20time%20for%20introductions)..

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At least one winner from this month's slam will progress to the next round of the national competition, which ends in the National Finals at the Sydney Opera House. There, state champions from all over Australia will compete for a book deal, an international tour, and the title of Australian Poetry Slam Champion 2024.

Will the 2024 Champion be one of our own Bread & Butter poets? Come along and find out!

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Bread & Butter Poetry Slam is the Inner West's newest, most oven-fresh poetry night! Join us every last Thursday of the month* for poems, feelings and laughs in a safe and inclusive space.

• Early Bird online tix - $7
• Timely Bird online tix - $12
• Door tix (strictly limited availability) - $15
• Doors open and slam signup - 6:30pm
• Slam starts - 7pm

What is a poetry slam?

A poetry slam is an open mic for poetry where the points matter. Judges are randomly selected from the audience to determine our slam champion for each month. Sign up to perform an original poem on the night, or just come be part of our audience. We'd love to have you!

Acknowledgement of Country

The team at Bread & Butter Poetry Slam live, work, and create on unceded Gadigal Country. Our community thrives on Aboriginal Land upon which stories and wisdom have been shared for thousands of years. With great respect, we acknowledge Elders past and present. Always was, always will be.

Diversity Statement

We also acknowledge the unique and emerging identities of all the peoples who are involved in our events and welcome you warmly into our slam space. You are invited to share your experiences safely and openly every time we gather. NO RACIST, SEXIST, ABLEIST, HOMOPHOBIC or TRANSPHOBIC BEHAVIOUR.

Refund Policy

All refund requests must be submitted through Eventbrite. We will honour refund requests submitted up to 7 days before an event only, though exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances.

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*Keep up to date with us on our socials for news about Special Edition Slams, other special events, and any changes to our regular programming!