Watermark Poetry SLAM at Fozzies
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Next Watermark Poetry SLAM Thursday, November 16!
CASH PRIZES!!!
The 2023 SLAMs are held at Fozzie’s BBQ in Bemidji. Sign in begins at 6:30 p.m. with performances at 7 p.m. Call Watermark (218) 444-7570 if you’d like to pre-register to perform.
A poetry slam is a competitive art event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges. Poets are not required to memorize their poems and are welcome to use notes. While formats can vary, slams are often loud and lively, with audience participation, cheering and dramatic delivery.
Fees/Admission
No fee to perform. No fee to watch.
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Contact Information
Watermark (218) 444-7570
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Description
Poets should prepare three original SLAM! poems, new in the last three years, never previously performed at a state or local event, and each under three minutes reading time.
Judges, selected from the audience, give each reading a score on a scale of 1 to 10. The poets with highest scores move forward to a second, then third round. The top three in the final round win cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50. Additional prize money may be distributed if available.
Spoken Word Poetry SLAMs are supported in part by the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment.
