Legends Lounge Poetry Slam

🔥 THIS IS WHERE LEGENDS ARE BORN 🔥

Welcome to the Bars of Steel Slam – Legends Lounge Poetry Slam, Pittsburgh’s premier monthly spoken word championship experience.

This is not an open mic.

This is competition.

📍 Hosted At:

Cloud 9 Infusions Lounge

3143 Brighton Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

🏆 THE FORMAT

• 10 Poets

• 3 Rounds

• 1 Champion

Each month, poets battle through three elimination rounds for the chance at the championship title and cash prize.

💰 PRIZE STRUCTURE

• 10 Poets = $300 Cash Prize

• If fewer than 10 compete, the prize equals total registration collected

• A Champion will still be crowned

Compete. Earn it. Own it.

🎤 PERFORMANCE RULES

• Original work only

• 3-minute time limit (10-second grace)

• A cappella only

• Singing, rapping, chanting & beatboxing allowed

• No music tracks or instruments

Voice and body only.

🎟 TICKET INFO

Early Bird $10

Door Pricing $15

Vendor tables available

Poet registration: $30

(No refunds.)

👑 WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE

Whether you’re competing or supporting,

Bars of Steel Slam delivers:

• High-energy performances

• Structured competition

• Championship atmosphere

• Royal Blue & Gold stage presence

• Monthly title defense format

This is a league.

This is culture.

This is legacy.

🔥 April 4, 2026

Doors Open at 7pm

Show starts at 8:15

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3143 Brighton Rd, 3143 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, United States

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