National Poetry Slam Finals!

New Zealand Poetry Slam presents the National Poetry Slam Finals!

Who will be the next champion? The moment is here! The best poets from Aotearoa converge on Hamilton this Saturday night to battle it out to be crowned New Zealand National Slam Champion with nothing but their words, their passion, and a microphone!

Poets representing Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Nelson, and Christchurch will have three rounds to read their own original work and win over the crowd! Judges are selected randomly from the audience: you could determine who the next New Zealand Champion is.

These poets have been working for six months to win a spot in the Finals, beating out scores of poets from their local communities. They will bring their stories and passion: you bring the noise! Don’t miss out on THE literary event of the year!

Featuring special performances by international guest Carrie Rudzinski, 2013 National Slam Runner Up Michael Moore, and more! Hosted by US Slam Champion Ken Arkind and local MC Harmz!

The only national adult poetry competition in the country, New Zealand Poetry Slam brings together poets, audience members, and a chance to be crowned New Zealand National Slam Champion.

Featuring special international guest CARRIE RUDZINSKI
Named Best Female Poet at her first national poetry competition in 2008, Carrie Rudzinski has since performed her work across the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and India. Ranked 4th in the world at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam and 7th at the 2013 Individual World Poetry Slam, Carrie has represented Boston, Denver, and Los Angeles over the course of 11 national poetry competitions. In 2014, she taught Poetry and Performance at California State University Northridge. She is the author of four collections of poems.

New Zealand National Poetry Slam Finals

Date: 7th November 2015
Time: Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm
Venue: Clarence St Theatre (59 Clarence St, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton 3204)
Price: $10 students, $15 general admission

This event is all ages and uncensored.

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