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To battle! With poetry! For the fifth year in Hawke’s Bay, Motif Poetry presents the format taking the world by storm.
Poetry Slam is a competitive, high-energy poetry show known for being accessible and great fun. From fast-paced rap to heart-breaking love poetry (or more puns than recommended) this show will change your opinions on what poetry can be. Three rounds of audience-judged, original work from established and emerging Hawke’s Bay performers, alongside acclaimed poets. Hosted by Ben Fagan. |
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For poets
The Rules
Standard international poetry slam rules apply:
A full list of rules can be found at the New Zealand Poetry Slam website.
- You have 3 minutes per round, we recommend only performing one poem within this time.
- Your time starts when you start speaking into the microphone.
- No props, costumes, musical instruments, soundtracks or help from friends planted in the audience. If your poem refers to something you're wearing, then it's considered a costume.
- All poems performed must be your own work.
- No punching down. No hate speech, racism, sexism, ableism, other 'isms' or transphobia.
A full list of rules can be found at the New Zealand Poetry Slam website.
You can email hb@motifpoetry.co.nz to take part.
Motif Poetry in Hawke's Bay
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