National Youth Poetry Slam ft. DOBBY

Changing the wor(l)d, verse by verse!

Bankstown Poetry Slam is proud to present the third annual National Youth Poetry Slam. You will be mesmerised by the realest rhymes and mic-drop worthy metaphors as the 20 passionate young poets battle it out for the coveted NYPS crown and a sweet $1500 cash prize. Join us for this evening of inimitable poetic storytelling with some of the most passionate storytellers hailing from all over Australia!

NOTE: All guests must enter through the Macquarie building entrance.

ABOUT OUR FEATURE:

DOBBY is a true force of nature, with his electrifying live performances leaving audiences spellbound. As a rapper, drummer, composer and producer, he brings a dynamic and powerful energy to his live shows delivering an experience like no other. Proudly identifying as a Filipino and Murrawarri musician, DOBBY's roots run deep in the Aboriginal lands from Brewarrina and Weilmoringle in New South Wales.

ABOUT BPS:

Bankstown Poetry Slam is Australia’s largest regular poetry slam. Since 2013, BPS has been giving a platform to diverse artists and sharing the power of poetry via a number of award-winning programs and events.

The National Youth Poetry Slam is proudly supported and sponsored by Western Sydney Airport and the State Library of NSW!