NATIONAL FINAL – AUSTRALIAN POETRY SLAM

WHERE: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

COST: $49-$59

The Australian Poetry Slam storm returns. Listen as writers flex vocal cords with a new voice. Turning their moments of “...um” into MomentUm. Spitting new poetic revolutions. Watch poets with two minutes on the mic build MomentUm and roar to be heard.

Judged by you, the audience, 16 of the nation’s best wordsmiths grab their moment in the spotlight as they battle  for the title “2023 Australian Poetry Slam Champion” and a prize worth $20,000, including publishing opportunities and gigs from Byron to Bali.

Hannah Diviney, the author and disability activist who drove Beyonce and Lizzo to remove ableist slurs from their lyrics, opens the slam with her own fight the power story.

Don't miss reigning champion Jo Yang, who will deliver her final performance before she hands over the crown. Australian Poetry Slam National Final is the crescendo of Story Week 2023 #SW23.

WELCOME TO COUNTRY: Michael West
HOST: Miles Merrill
FEATURES: Hannah Diviney and Jo Yang
FEATURING: APS 2023 National Finalists
MUSIC: Meem

APS 2023 artwork – original photos: Nicola Bailey, design: DEFNE