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The official music of DC – GoGo Do you have what it takes to perform your Spoken Word piece “In The Pocket”?About this Event
WHAT IS SPOKEN WORD TO GO-GO?
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]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Busboys and Poets Anacostia, 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, United States
Tickets
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