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2024 Munster Poetry Slam comes to Limerick this September 4th
The 2024 Munster Poetry Slam is inviting poets from all backgrounds and locations to showcase their original work.
The Limerick Writers’ Centre, in collaboration with Lime Square Poets, has announced the return of the 2024 Munster Poetry Slam to Limerick
The Munster Poetry Slam, a collaborative event with The Limerick Writers’ Centre and Lime Square Poets, will take place on Wednesday, September 4, at 7:30 PM in the White House Bar, Limerick, as part of their much praised ‘First Wednesday Series’.
The Munster Poetry Slam is inviting poets from all backgrounds and locations to showcase their original work in a competitive yet supportive environment.
Participants will have the opportunity to perform their poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges, with strict adherence to the art form’s traditional rules.
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These rules include: All poems must be performed from memory, no written aids allowed on stage, poems can explore any subject or style, only original work by the performing poet is permitted, no props, costumes, musical instruments, or backing tracks, each round requires a new poem, and performances are limited to three minutes.
Dominic Taylor, Director of the Limerick Writers’ Centre said, “We’re excited to bring back this vibrant celebration of spoken word to Limerick.”
“The Munster Poetry Slam not only showcases local talent but also serves as a qualifying event for the All Ireland Poetry Slam in Dublin this November.”
Interested poets are encouraged to register by sending their name to [email protected]. All entrants will receive a comprehensive set of guidelines upon application.
The event promises not only a platform for artistic expression but also the chance to win prize, and top-scoring poets will also qualify for the prestigious All-Ireland Poetry Slam in Dublin.
Slam poetry is a form of performance poetry that combines elements of performance, writing, competition, and audience reaction. It is performed at events called poetry slams. The name slam came from how the audience has the power to praise or, sometimes, disparage a poem.
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