Canberra Poetry Slam Ft. Es Foong

CANBERRA SLAM CANNOT BE STOPPED!
WE WILL TELL STORIES AND HEAR STORIES AND CELEBRATE STORIES AND SHARE COMMUNITY AND TELL POETS HOW MUCH WE LOVED THIER POEMS.
Poetry for the people! Canberra Slam! It's happening.

We have a very special guest joining us this month, Es Foong, coming all the way from Naarm Melbourne WOAH.. for us? ..
WHEN IT SEEMS LIKE ALL OF OUR FAVOURITE BANDS NEVER COME HERE.. yes..
Es is making the trip and it's going to be a night to remember.

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Es Foong is a poet and spoken word performer grateful to live on unceded Wurundjeri land. They write about estrangement and belonging, hunger and delight. On-stage, they are the poetic analogue of heavy-metal karaoke. Off-stage, they eat identity labels for breakfast. Their poetry collection “Clot and Marrow” is available from Recent Work Press. They want you to know that you are a wild, precious and unique expression of possibility and you are cherished.  Find them at waffleirongirl.com. 

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Doors open at 6:30PM with open mic from 7:00PM 
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For those new to our community, a slam looks like …

🎤 A silly and sometimes chaotic host. (some people have said they're funny)

🎤 A round of open mic performances who get scored by "expert judges"
    who we *randomly* select from the audience, 
    with a winner announced at the end of the night,
    who takes home a modest prize. 

🎤 A lot of feelings, it's a privilege to hear someone share vulnerably.
    Be warned, you might find your story in theirs.

🎤 A feature set from some of the best writers who perform in Australia!! 
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Canberra Slam exists for the sharing and listening to of human stories. 
We value community above all else. 

All are welcomed and encouraged to share their stories.
All expressions of sexuality, gender, spirituality, beliefs, culture and diversity in experience is celebrated.
It goes without saying we are passionately anti bigotry. 

Community can be complicated - 
We come from all walks of life, contrasting ways of seeing the world.
Hard conversations are easier when they are had with respect and empathy. 
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📍WHERE📍

Verity Lane Market, 'Juliet' event space
(entry via Verity Ln, access via stairs or lift)

Easy walking distance from bus and tram, fully accessible entry and facilities.

LOTS OF CONSTRUCTION AND ROADS CLOSED SO PLAN FOR EXTRA TRAVEL TIME.

Multiple bars and food options on location! Come thirsty and hungry :D 
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⏳WHEN⏳

Thursday 21st of August 2025

Doors open and performer sign up from 6:30PM
Performances start at 7:00PM