Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC+00:00

Irish Museum of Modern Art | Dublin 8

Dublin Book Festival
Publisher/HostDublin Book Festival
Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers
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With MC Dave Rudden.
About this Event

In partnership with Fighting Words.

This event takes place in The Chapel in the North Range of IMMA Venues.

The Fighting Words Story Slam at the Dublin Book Festival is an open mic event for young people aged 13–18 to share original stories, poems, and songs! This fun and exciting platform celebrates youth creativity and gives performers a chance to shine on stage. Registration is required for performers and audience spots are also limited—book early to be part of this exciting celebration of young voices!

Age: 13+ yrs

To register as a performer please complete the form here.

Age guideline for performers: 13 - 18

To book in as an audience member please register via Eventbrite as normal.

This is a family friendly event.

This is a free event. Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all.

Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.

Dave Rudden is an Irish author and scriptwriter. His bestselling novel, Knights of the Borrowed Dark, won Children’s Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in 2016 and is now a syllabus text. He has also authored multiple works in the universe of Doctor Who. Dave has been an Ambassador for Ireland Reads since 2022 and is Writer-in-Residence for the Kids Love Books podcast on RTÉ and Artist-in-Residence at Dublin City University.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Dublin 8, Ireland

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