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Dreading Slam

  • The Rising Sun Arts Centre · Reading
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Dreading Slam
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making poetry fun
Free Open Mic Poetry contest.
New Poets and Audience are Welcome
Dreading Slam, Open Mic Poetry Competition returns to the Rising Sun Arts Centre (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) on Sunday Dec 6th
Free entry to Watch or read.

The winner gets the last available slot in the Grand Slam on January 10th 2027
In addition the chance to read the works of any poet (max 3 mins) outside competition
There is also a lively quick fire round of short poems this is up to 5 lines long, won by the loudest cheer December theme is "snow"
If you wish to take part in the Poetry Slam, please bring 3 poems of your own work.
post code is RG1 2ST
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The Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST, United Kingdom

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