Canberra Poetry Slam Ft. Jacqui Malins

Canberra Slam exists to see your story celebrated,
The mic is your mic, the stage is your stage.

Poetry for the people.
Join us this month for a local favourite who has made their mark on the spoken word community near and far - It's Jacqui Malins !! :o <3
Jacqui's show is an experience that you'll regret not checking out. We are so lucky to be hosting a true artist in the craft! Impressive bio below!!
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Jacqui Malins is a writer, performance poet and visual artist based on Ngunawal and Ngambri country. Jacqui has created poetry theatre shows 'Matter of Life', 'Words in Flight' and 'Cavorting with Time' and performed at events including Poetry on the Move (ACT), the Woodford Festival (QLD) and the 2022 National Poetry Month Gala (NSW). She was an Australian Poetry Slam finalist in 2015. Jacqui’s new non-fiction poetry narrative, GERT, set on Lutruwita/Tasmania's west coast, was published in August 2025 by Recent Work Press. Find Jacqui and her work on stage and page, in galleries and online at www.jacquimalinsart.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 host whose job is to keep the party going and hopefully get you laughing and cheering

🎤 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.
  you might even find your story in theirs.
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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.

It seems every day Northbourne Avenue get's more inconvenient, allow for more time if you're driving in.

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

Thursday 25th of September 2025

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