Canberra Slam Ft. Arantza Garcia Ferrand

SURPRISE!!
A last minute Canberra Slam because of such a rare opportunity, canberra slam will feature...
THE.. Australian Poetry Slam Champion?!?!!?!!!
....The best slam poet in Australia?!?!
That's right! none other than Arantza Garcia Ferrand will be joining us all the way from Kaurna Country, South Australia <3 <3 <3
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Arantza García Ferrand is a Peruvian writer, living and performing on Kaurna Yerta, South Australia. She was shortlisted for the Deep Creek residency in 2025, and has had her work published in Cordite Poetry Review, Pure Slush, The Poetry Company and Word Travels. Arantza is the 2025 Australian Slam Champion, having competed in the national finals at the Sydney Opera House, and has performed her work at various festivals, galleries, and charity events. She has a prose collection coming out with Pink Shorts Press in 2027, and has a current Zine out called 'Loose Threads' with Word Travels.

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📍WHERE📍

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Fl 2 / 131 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601
(Located above King O'Malley's and Supa 24 convenience store)

Access is through entry for 'City Walk Centre' located behind City Bus Interchange Platform 8

Access via lift and stairs.

Allow ample time to get in with roadworks and limited parking options.

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⏳WHEN⏳

Friday 28th of October 2026

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 round of open mic performances who get scored by 'expert judges'....
.....who we randomly select from the audience, 

🎤 A lot of feelings! you might even find your story in someone else's so brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster.

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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.

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. 

Poetry for the people.