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Stand Up Poetry July is going to be fire! We have an intergnerational feature with some poetic legends from South Auckland.SUP open Mic nights make spoken word poetry relevant and accessible by providing a public platform for emerging spoken word poets.
Open mic is open to all styles, ages and backgrounds. Bring a poem, verse or just yourself! Sign up on the day.
This is an uncensored space but hate speech free.
FEATURES:
Zech Soakai is a storyteller and educator from Poutasi, Upolu, Samoa and Ha'ato'u, Ha'apai, Tonga. Raised in South Auckland, he considers his work as a writer, orator and educator significant in village building and warrior raising - so that his communities may continue to flourish. Zech is an award-winning performance poet and coach. His written works can be found in: 'Rapture: An Anthology of Performance Poetry in Aotearoa New Zealand' (AUP, 2023) and 'Remember Me: Poems to Learn by Heart from Aotearoa New Zealand' (AUP, 2023).
Lex is a 21 year old Māori poet, writer and actor hailing from Ngati Hine and Ngapuhi. Born and raised in South Auckland, they are the 2021 SUP Slam Poetry champion, and Word the Front Line alumni and coach. They are also an avid supporter of double dipping.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Youthline Manukau, 145 St George St, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025, New Zealand,Auckland, New Zealand
