The rough diamond in the crown of the poetry calendar. Poets set aside the niceties and throw down like their lives depend on it over three intense rounds. Did they nail it? YOU be the judge – the audience rules at the Poetry Slam. Enter the heats on 2 August for the right to wow the audience at WORD in the underground literary heart of Christchurch – Space Academy.
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WORD Christchurch gets the city buzzing with books, ideas and kōrero.
Next fest: 27-31 August 2025
Respectful chat only please!