About this Event
SIMPLY POETRY PRESENTS: 3rd Annual Battle Barz
The 3rd Annual Battle Barz is an individual poetry slam bringing together some of the strongest voices from across the Heartland for a night of words, wit, and high-stakes performance. Hosted through the continued partnership of Spoken Word Productions, Blacklight Poetry, and PLPG Ltd Co, this event centers poetry as both art and competition.
Poets will compete in three structured rounds, going head-to-head to captivate judges and engage the audience through originality, delivery, and command of the stage. Each round raises the intensity, narrowing the field until top performers emerge.
In addition to the competition, the evening features an open mic, welcoming community voices and emerging poets to share their work and experience the energy of the slam stage.
Battle Barz is also part of the larger Poet Warz competition series in Oklahoma, with the top two poets earning the opportunity to advance toward the statewide championship and compete for a $1,000 grand prize. With $500 in prizes, a championship belt, and serious bragging rights on the line, the stakes are high and the performances unforgettable.
Whether you come to compete, perform, or witness elite spoken word artistry, Battle Barz is a celebration of poetry as sport, storytelling, and cultural expressionβall in one electrifying night.
Agenda
π: 06:00 PM
Doors Open
Info: Open mic list opens at 630p
π: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Open Mic
Info: 7 spots | 1 piece per poet | First Come First Served
π: 07:15 PM - 07:55 PM
Preliminary Round
Info: Head to Head | 5 Poets Advance
π: 07:55 PM - 08:05 PM
Musical Guest Appearance
π: 08:05 PM - 08:25 PM
Semi Finals
Info: Round Robin | Top 3 Scoring Poets Advance
π: 08:25 AM - 08:30 PM
Last Call for Food & Liquor
π: 08:30 PM - 08:45 PM
Finals
Info: Round Robin | Tie Break is 1 Min Poem
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Simply Sangria, 243 North Cleveland, Wichita, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 100.00












