Australian Poetry Slam: Central Coast Heat

We paused. Took a moment. A world-wide “…Ummm”.  Now, the slam storm returns.
In 2023, flex vocal chords with a new voice. Run with new leaders. Turn your moments of “…um” into MomentUm. Write new poetic revolutions. You’ve got two minutes on the mic. Build your MomentUm to crescendo and be heard.

Poetry Slams and wordshops are popping up around the nation. From June to October, 1000 writers will grab their moment in the spotlight leading to one National Final at Sydney Opera House and a prize worth $20,000, including publishing opportunities and gigs from Byron to Bali and beyond.

Watch, judge, perform, learn. Find a slam or workshop near you at: australianpoetryslam.com

Two poets chosen by the Central Coast audience head to the NSW Final!

Poets must perform in their residing state or territory to be eligible. Full APS 2023 rules here: www.australianpoetryslam.com/rules

Hosted/Facilitated by Andrew Cox and Luke Patterson:

ABOUT ANDREW COX

Andrew Cox is a proud Filipino/Australian, growing up in both these unique parts of the world. As an educator he facilitates writing workshops and extended programs, as a performer he has featured at festivals and major Australia wide competitions. His writing has been utilised for commissioned projects, and his own original work has found publication for anthology. 2018 saw the release of The Space Between the Words, Andrew’s first published collection of poetry.

Some highlights from the past 3 years of Andrew performing include finding various prominent stages the likes of - the Art Gallery of NSW, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Town Hall, The ICC, Parliament House Canberra. Moments to note are performing as a featured act for Sydney Writers Festival & Sydney Contemporary Art fair.

Andrew creates art from the pursuit of being an important voice. Andrew uses art to see people have an experience more than mundane. Andrew uses poetry to connect with people, and ultimately, this is the goal for him as a writer who performs.

ABOUT LUKE PATTERSON

Luke Patterson is a Gamilaroi poet, folklorist and musician living on Gadigal lands. His poetry has appeared inCordite, Plumwood Mountain, Rabbit, Running Dog and The Suburban Review. Luke has also featured in the anthologies Active Aesthetics, Firefront: first nation’s poetry and power today and Best of Australian Poems 2021.

His research and creative pursuits are grounded in extensive work with First Nations and other community-based organisations across Australia.

NOTE ON $s:
Money from tickets will go directly to paying our feature poets. If there are any additional funds (through tickets or donations) these will go to support the GNL, who are generously hosting us in their amazing space on the night. If you want to come along and/or perform but money is tight, please send us a message about getting a sponsored spot. We don't want anyone to miss out because of money.