Senior school students in grades 9 to 12 in Mackay are invited to enter the Whitsunday Voices's Poetry SLAM! Competition.
Hosted by the master wordsmith himself, Joel McKerrow! Individuals or teams of up to 4 can enter. The winning SLAM! Team receives trophies, a $400 CASH PRIZE POOL and the bragging rights!
Teams are required to participate in the workshop hosted by Joel, where he will present what is involved in writing and performing slam poetry. The students will collaborate with Joel to refine their poetry and rehearse to bring it to life for the Poetry SLAM! Competition performed at the Festival.
Workshop Details
Date: Wednesday 10 July 2024
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Venue: Whitsunday Anglican School, Ron Bourne Hall
Competition Details
Date: Friday 14 July 2023
Time: 1:30pm – 2:15pm (Session 239)
Venue: Whitsunday Anglican School, Ron Bourne Hall
Judging: The judging panel will include three presenters
Judging Criteria: 50% performance and 50% content
SCHOOL GROUPS, FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO THIS ENTERTAINING SESSION
PRIZES!
The winners of the Poetry SLAM! Competition will receive a trophy and total cash prize of $400!
With thanks to our Poetry SLAM! Competition Partner:
Entries close Wednesday, 19 June 2024.
Entries to be emailed to: LRU@was.qld.edu.au
or handed to reception at Whitsunday Anglican School