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There's an exciting, thriving spoken word community in the Bay.
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Speak up the peak
Hawke's bay poetry slam
Our end of year spectacular! Packed into the beautiful Peak House, we tell stories to Rongokako, Te Mata Peak, and Hawke's Bay poets battle it out for the title of Slam Champion. The winner of this event each year is invited to compete in Christchurch at the New Zealand Poetry Slam national competition. As always this is a supportive and friendly event that anyone is welcome to take part in. More information can be found here, but always check out our social media for the most up to date details.
What: Hawke's Bay's regionally competitive poetry slam
Where: Peak House, 357 Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North 4130
When: Every October
What: Hawke's Bay's regionally competitive poetry slam
Where: Peak House, 357 Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North 4130
When: Every October
poetry showcase
The best way to connect with poets and poetry is in a close, warm, expertly curated showcase. Often we will host national and international touring poets who want to share their work in Hawke's Bay. We've run Pride events in Hastings, featured award winning poets in Napier, run school performances in Wairoa and Flaxmere.
What: Poetry showcases of local, national and international performers
Where: Various - Wardini Books, Hastings Library, Common Room and more
When: Keep an eye on our social media for details
What: Poetry showcases of local, national and international performers
Where: Various - Wardini Books, Hastings Library, Common Room and more
When: Keep an eye on our social media for details
poetry in performance
national youth drama school
Are you harbouring a crush on spoken word? Maybe you write, maybe you want to write, maybe you just get on the YouTube – either way, this class will be a safe and creative space for you to express your own stories. With the international spoken word scene expanding like a soufflé, the poetic communities of Aotearoa are going from strength to strength. Using a range of poetic forms, we will reach across communities and between disciplines to find the voices of our young storytellers – voices that are authentic, silly and critical. For more info check out www.nyds.co.nz
What: An eight week intensive in poetry and performance for 15-19 year olds
Where: National Youth Drama School, takes place at Havelock North High School
When: Every April
What: An eight week intensive in poetry and performance for 15-19 year olds
Where: National Youth Drama School, takes place at Havelock North High School
When: Every April
