Who will be Australia’s next poetry slam champion?
The search is on for NSW’s best talent! Speak, scream, howl, whisper or sing your original poem at the Australian Poetry Slam 09 – NSW heats – an electric live event where the audience is the judge! Slam heats are currently being held in city and regional venues across Australia until November 2009. This year there are 10 regional and metro heats in NSW. Two finalists from each slam heat in NSW will compete in the state final at the State Library of NSW on 13 November. On 3 December, NSW’s top two performers will battle against state and territory winners for the coveted national title at the Sydney Opera House and some amazing prizes. For more information about the Australian Poetry Slam 09, please email us slu35@sl.nsw.gov.