Speak Up Thru Slam: Free Youth workshop Byron

Got something to say? If you’re aged 12-18 we want to hear from you!

Join the free workshop with prize-winning poet Sarah Temporal to try your hand at slam poetry. Explore writing and spoken-word as a way to express yourself, make friends and have fun! You will leave with your own 2-minute slam poem and the opportunity to join Poets Out Loud Youth Slam.

Poets Out Loud Youth Slam is a unique opportunity to perform your work live on stage at Byron Writers Festival. You get 3 minutes on stage to share YOUR voice and YOUR story. The winner takes home the $400 cash prize. The only way to enter is to take part in one of our workshops - so register for your free place today!

Who is it for: 

Ages 12-18, all abilities welcome. 

What to expect: 

• Safe and friendly space to explore your creativity

• Welcoming and inclusive facilitators 

• Fun activities in writing and spoken-word

• Expert guidance to find your unique voice

• Info on entering the Youth Slam

Materials and snacks provided.

About the facilitators

Sarah Temporal is a prize-winning poet, educator, and arts producer residing in the Northern Rivers NSW. Ever since live poetry allowed her to find a voice as a shy nineteen-year-old, she has been fascinated with the power of poetry to reveal our hidden selves. With a background in education, she has taught poetry to hundreds of people from ages 8 to 89, delivering workshops for Byron Writers Festival, Red Room Poetry, Australian Poetry Slam and more. She runs the annual Poets Out Loud Youth Slam to empower regional young voices.

Accessibility: 

Byron Library is an accessible venue. For details contact (02) 6685 8540 or byron@rtrl.nsw.gov.au

Please contact us for additional access needs. e.g. Auslan interpreter, scribe or assistant provided with notice. contactpoetsoutloud@gmail.com

For more information on Poets Out Loud Youth Slam head to poetsoutloud.org/youth

This project is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.