Australian Poetry Slam 2025

Calling all poets and performance lovers! Think you’ve got what it takes to become Australia’s next poetry slam champion? All you need is an original poem and 2 minutes on the mic to win over your audience. Two competitors will win the chance to compete at the Queensland State Finals in October. Spoken word artist and poet Huda the Goddess will be the MC and guest performer.

Poetry Slam Workshop:

3:30pm-5:00pm 

Brush up on your slam skills at this workshop before taking to the Butterbox Theatre stage!

Join spoken word artist Huda the Goddess for some tips and tricks to get you ready to rock the mic.
Become Australia’s next poetry slam champion!

Australian Poetry Slam Competition:

 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Both competitors and audience members are required to book. For any questions or assistance booking, please call Logan Libraries on 07 3412 5000 or email libraires@logan.qld.gov.au.

Content warning: Poetry Slam content may not be suitable for children. Competitors or audience
members under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/carer. All attendees are required to book in.

Snacks and drinks available for purchase at the Butterbox Bar, open 6 pm to 9 pm.

Presented by Australian Poetry Slam (APS), Word Travels and Logan Libraries.