Step out from the herd. Listen and get HEARD! Show up, listen, applaud and vote, or get on the mic. Join the search for the people’s poet.

Featuring winner of the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam Champion, Arantza Garcia Ferrand.

Where: Byron Bay Library, Cnr Middleton & Lawson Street Byron Bay

When: Saturday 16 August 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Cost: Free Event. Bookings required.

Registrations to compete on the day open from 2pm Saturday 15 August at Byron Library.

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Contact the host of Australian Poetry Slam - Byron Heat | Byron Writers Festival 2026