Guelph Poetry Slam

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 pm UTC-05:00

Which Craft | Guelph

Guelph Spoken Word
Publisher/HostGuelph Spoken Word
Guelph Poetry Slam
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Guelph Spoken Word presents our monthly poetry slam competition and feature poet performance.
About this Event

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month for the Guelph Poetry Slam! Where you at?!

The event starts at 8:30pm with an open mic, followed by a feature poet set and an interactive poetry slam competition, where one winning poet takes home $100.

SLAM RULES

  • Only original writing can be performed
  • No costumes, props or musical accompaniments
  • Poets have 3 minutes and a grace period of 10 seconds
  • Come prepared with 2 poems, the top poets from the first round move on to the second round

​Anyone can sign up and members of the audience are selected to be judges at the slam, assigning each poetry performance a score from 0 to 10. Find out more about poetry slam rules.

CONTENT NOTE

Language and content of GSW events can sometimes be intense and triggering, while GPS is an all ages event and we do most often have an active listener on hand, attendees discretion is advised.

ABOUT OUR VENUE

Thank you to our venue Which Craft! Please do not arrive before 8pm, we have to set up the event space before patrons arrive.

  • Entrance has two manual doors (no automatic doors) and no steps.
  • Main floor single and multi-stall gender-neutral washrooms are available at the back of the room, past the stage. There are no AODA-standard washrooms.
  • Audience space includes low-top tables and chairs/booth seating, high-top tables and chairs, bar stools, and standing room. Seats are limited, first come first served. Organizers are happy to reserve or find seats for patrons for accessibility reasons.
  • There are two steps up to the stage. Poets can either use a wired microphone on the stage or a wireless microphone from anywhere in the room.
  • The space can be loud. There are background music and overhead lights during breaks.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Food menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.
  • If you have any questions about the venue or if you have accessibility needs not listed above, please message us on Instagram @guelphspokenword. We will do our best to provide accommodations.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Which Craft, 91 Wyndham St N, Guelph, Canada

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