About this Event
WELCOME TO THE LAVENDER MIC GRAND SLAM!
On December 1, 2026 at 7pm, 8 of the top poets from August-November monthly Lavender Mic Poetry Slams will compete head to head for a $500 cash prize and earn the title of the FIRST Lavender Mic Grand Slam Champion! The grand slam will also include:
- A feature performance from The Stinkin’ Geckos from Las Vegas / currently ranked #5 in the NW region.
- A makers market with 6 curated local artists and vendors
- Craft cocktails/mocktails
- Audience giveaways/prizes
- Local author displays
General Lavender Mic Info:
WHERE: Town Hall Collaborative / Denver, CO
WHEN: December 1, 2026
TIME: 7PM Doors, market + bar open / 7:30PM Slam start
TICKETS: Early bird tickets until Nov. 1 / Regular priced tickets AFTER Nov. 1
VENDOR INFO: Apply on google form in @TheLavenderMic instagram bio
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE LAVENDER MIC POETRY SLAM.
*Portion of ticket sales go towards:
- The winning poet
- The support of Town Hall Collaborative
- Feature performers/workshop guests
- 10% to a local charity (determined each month based on need)
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Slam Format & Rules:
- Check-in & Draw Time: 7:00 PM at Townhall Collaborative
- Poets who do not attend the draw will be taking the #1 spot! So get there on time poets!
- The competition will be conducted in 3 rounds.
- Round 1 will be a head to head between the initial 8 poets
- Poets will draw their opponent
- Opponents will compete back to back in the order they drew
- Judges will choose Poet A or Poet B after both poets have finished
- All 5 judges votes will count
- Round 2 + Round 3 will be regular slam rules
- Poets will draw a new order
- Judges will score each poet from 0-10
- Drop the low, drop the high: middle 3 scores are kept
- Rounds 2 + 3 are CUMULATIVE scores.
- The round cuts will be
- Round 1: All 8 poets
- Round 2: Top 4 poets
- Round 3: Top 2 poets
- Poets will randomly draw their performance order at check-in.
- Time Limit: Each poem must be 3 minutes or less, with a 10-second grace period. After 3:10, time penalties will apply:
- 3:10-3:20 = 0.5-point deduction
- 3:20-3:30 = 1-point deduction
- 4+ = Disqualification for the round
- Your time starts as soon as you speak into the mic or engage with the audience
- No props, costumes, or musical accompaniment—the power is in your words and performance.
- Each poem must be original and written by the performing poet.
- Random Judges will be selected in the audience. Judges will score poets on content, performance, and overall impact using A or B for the first round and on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0 (highest and lowest scores dropped, middle three added) for the final 2 rounds.
- If there is a tie for the final round, a 1 minute sudden-death round may be implemented.
FAQ:
Q. Can I sign up as a poet to compete in The Grand Slam?
A. NO. The Grand Slam is comprised of the top 8 qualifying poets from August-November slams
Q. Is the slam the same thing as an open mic?
A. NO. A poetry slam is a competition where poets compete for a cash prize.
Q. What else can we expect at the Grand Slam?
A. Featured Poets, Makers Market, Craft cocktails/mocktails, Audience giveaways and prizes
Q. What is the ticket price?
A. Early bird tickets (through 11/1) are $20. Any tickets AFTER 11/1 are $25
Q. Do you donate to the same charity every month?
A. NO. We vary our donations to support many organizations in the Denver/Colorado community. We are always open to new charities to donate to!
Q. Are there any age limits?
A. NO! Bring your daughter, bring your grandpa. We welcome EVERYONE!
Event venue & nearby stays
Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, United States
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