Spoken Word to Go Go Competition | Round 1

SWGG is an annual competition of spoken word artists who write spoken word poetry to a chosen custom track created by The Experience Band & Show and perform it live in front of a panel of selected judges.

The SWGG Champion gains the 2024 SWGG Championship title, the Crystal Mic Trophy, a recording session with The Experience Band & Show and a $2,500 cash prize!

• Two Open Mics (non-competitive)
• • Open Mic #1 - March 27th
  • Open Mix #2 - April 5th, Artomatic,
• Round 1 - April 19th, Busboys and Poets Anacostia
• Round 2 - Top 10 will be posted online for public voting
• Semifinals - Top 5 will perform on May 4th at the Anacostia River Festival
• Finale - Top 3 will perform on June 22nd at the DC Go-Go Stage at the 32nd Annual Giant Barbecue Battle

*Any questions, please contact Ashley Templeton [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Busboys and Poets Anacostia, 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, United States