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

Bankstown Poetry Slam is proud to present the second 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!

Doors open at 6:30 pm.

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!