Roundhouse invites submissions for the 2020 Poetry Slam.

After being postponed earlier this year due to COVID-19, the event will be going ahead digitally, live streamed from the Roundhouse. Could you be one of the finalists this year?

By taking part, you’ll get:
• The chance to showcase your talent in front of online audiences.
• The opportunity to make industry contacts, raise your profile and network with peers and professionals in the spoken word industry.
• Have the opportunity to compete for the title of Roundhouse Slam Champion and win a cash prize if you finish in the top three or win the audience vote.
• Finalists’ performances will be professionally filmed and uploaded to the Roundhouse YouTube Channel, which has over 16,000 subscribers. Past finalist videos have been reposted by global online publications and accumulated views in excess of 5 million.
• Cash prizes for the runners up

Please note, this year we will be hosting the Slam Heats online via Zoom. Those selected to go through to the Final will need to be available to take part in the final in London on 26th November 2020.

Key dates:
• Apply by 26 October, midday
• Heat 1: 10 November – Online (Zoom)
• Heat 2: 11 November – Online (Zoom)
• Heat 3: 12 November – Online (Zoom)
• Final: 26 November, 7pm – Roundhouse, London

APPLY NOW
HOW IT WORKS
1. Complete the application form (linked below), including links to video footage of you performing a poem you have written. Deadline: midday, 26 October 2020
2. We will invite a shortlist of poets to perform in the Slam Heats which this year will be hosted online via Zoom on 10th, 11th and 12th November 2020.
3. The winner of each heat will progress directly to the Slam Final on 26th November 2020, along with the nine top scoring finalists from across all three heats.

We are running an online Poetry Slam Prep Workshop on 30th September at 6:30pm to provide a refresher on how slam works and get you ready to compete.

See link below for further details.