###Liquid Lyrics has partnered up with the Australian Poetry Slam to bring a heat to the Sunny Coast###

"Poets Run This!

Australian Poetry Slam (APS) 2025 Puts Poets in Charge.

We’re giving the bullhorn back to the bards. The word nerds. The oral storytellers. The quiet

thoughtful ones. Dreamers, lovers and those just searching for a damn meaningful life.

Elect a Poet – A National Slambassador for 2025. The prize? They tour Austral-Asia sharing their

creative thoughts and inspiring people everywhere to speak their own poetry.

How can you get involved? Show up, listen, applaud and vote – even jump up in front of the crowd

with your own words. A poetry slam is a place for all voices. Join the nation-wide search for the

people’s poet. It’s APS 2025 – The Election Special.

Supported by: The Australian Government through Creative Australia, and the NSW Government

through Create NSW. Also supported by Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Mumbai LitFest,

Singapore Writers Festival and Byron Writers Festival."

Slight changes to the rules and judging

Two minute limit. Timer starts at your first word or when the timekeeper feels your performance has begun (no additional time for introductions). Points will be deducted from the final score for exceeding the time limit — one point for going over time and an extra point every 30 seconds beyond that. For example: at 2:01 minutes you will lose a point; at 2:31 minutes you will lose another point.

-Five judges chosen by the host at random from the audience.

-Judges hold up score cards using a 1–10 scale to one decimal place, with 10 being the highest. Of the five scores for each poet, only the middle three scores are counted.

-Poems must be the original work of the performer.

-No musical accompaniment. No props. No costumes. Personal poem transcripts permitted.

-The performer(s) with the highest scores in each heat will proceed to their State, Territory or Regional Final.

-Writers must perform a new piece at each progressive level/round starting from heats, to State/Territory Finals, to the National Final.(Poems may be repeated in a slam off.)

2025 works can not have been performed in an Australian Poetry Slam event in a previous year.

Early Bird

$25 (sale ends on the Monday before the event)

$30 General admission and door

Guest Performer.

Hayden Hack

Hayden Hack, the award-winning South African songwriter and musician, is a trailblazing maestro crafting sonic wonders. With his unique blend of guitar and vocal soundscape, Hayden seamlessly incorporates live looping techniques into his performances, captivating audiences around the world. His musical journey began in 2000 when he left South Africa to explore the global music scene and refine his craft. Playing his funky afro-inspired journeyman music, Hayden recounts stories from his travels, offering a unique perspective on the world. He has graced the stages of renowned festivals and venues across the world leaving a lasting impression on listeners. Hayden's artistry transcends boundaries, weaving emotional and cultural influences into his music, painting a vivid musical picture for his audience. With each performance, he invites listeners on a transformative sonic journey, showcasing his boundless creativity and undeniable talent. Hayden Hack is a true innovator in the music industry, continuously pushing the limits of sonic possibility and leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.

Vegetarian Food, Chai and Cold drinks availbale for purchase

BYO drinks (No red wine)