Witness the next generation of poets as they speak up through slam!

Poets Out Loud presents a showcase of fresh young voices from the Northern Rivers, with big prizes up for grabs.

Hosted by Sarah Temporal and featuring the 2025 Australian Poetry Slam Champion Arantza Garcia Ferrand.

Poets Out Loud empowers voices of all ages through events and projects based in the Northern Rivers. Established in 2019 by prize-winning poet Sarah Temporal, our inclusive, hands-on approach has seen hundreds of regional youth speak up through poetry.

Poets Out Loud Youth Program is proudly supported by the NSW State Government through Create NSW.

Contact the host of Poets Out Loud Youth Slam | Byron Writers Festival 2026