PORTSMOUTH… ARE YOU READY TO SLAM?
- James Hare
- Feb 25
- 1 min read

Pompey Poetry Party & Express FM are taking over The Wedgewood Rooms with…
SLAMAGEDDON!!!
A Riot of Rhyme at The Wedge
We’re looking for 12 fearless wordsmiths to battle it out on stage.
Compete for: £100 cash and a place at The Chichester Festival.
Poets must be available to perform on 28th May, 7:30pm at The Wedgewood Rooms.
Think you’ve got what it takes to own the mic?
To apply send:
A short bio
A sample of your poetry (written or spoken – MP3 format)
Email: caroline@bookollective.com
SLAM RULES & TERMS
• Original work only
• 3 minutes + 10 seconds grace (go over = points deducted)
• No props, costumes, or musical instruments
• Three rounds:
– Round 1:
All poets perform
– 6 poets progress
– Round 2:
3 poets progress to the Final
• A different poem must be performed in each round
• Scored by judges + audience reaction
• Judges’ decisions are final
• Marked on content + performance
• One champion wins £100




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