Poets Out Loud Youth Slam is a thrilling live competition presented at Byron Writers Festival. Witness the next generation of poets as they speak up through slam!

Preselected teams and individuals aged 12-18 represent their schools in this thrilling spoken-word competition. Hosted by Sarah Temporal and featuring the 2024 Australian Poetry Slam NSW champion Rachael Williams.

“These are young, courageous, brave, edgy thinkers, and we need more of these. It just makes me feel that we are in really good hands.” – Mandy Nolan, Judge for 2023 Poets Out Loud Youth Slam.

WHERE: Bangalow Uniting Church, Station Street Bangalow

WHEN: Saturday 9 August 12.00pm - 2.00pm

COST: $5 + BF

FAQ:

Can I perform in the Youth Slam? All our performers are pre-selected and receive mentoring with Poets Out Loud. To be part of it, register your interest by 30 June here.

Do I need a festival pass to attend the Slam? No. Purchase your $5 tickets separately.

What else can I see at Byron Writers Festival? See the rest of the program here. Festival passes sold separately.
Should you have any questions please contact Poets out Loud on 0428 256 531 or contactpoetsoutloud@gmail.com

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

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