Australian Poetry Slam Workshop - Brisbane Square Library

Poets Run This!

Ever wanted to tell your story with oomph, perform your poems with power or just deliver a speech without a slide-show clicker?

Word Travels presents Australian Poetry Slam (APS) Wordshops to help you select from the thousands of metaphors running through your head. Learn how to slam your poetry – how to move a live audience with your words.

Word Travels’ award winning spoken word artist, Huda the Goddess inspires you to get your thoughts on paper then rip scrawled leaves of passion from your notebook and ignite them on stage.APS Wordshops empower you to do more than stream other people’s creativity. This is your chance to make your stories matter; to transform your introspective ideas into crowd roars and finger clicks.

Write new stuff or re-shape your existing work before you hit high scores from the judges in your local Australian Poetry Slam heat.

Whether you’re a quiet dreamer or an outspoken wordsmith, answer the call of a mic on a stand that’s been whispering your name since you were a kid. Join APS Wordshops and show the world how POETS RUN THIS!

Want to sling your verse skills or watch local poets on the mic? Check out the Brisbane Square Library 2026 APS Heat.

Huda the Goddess is an internationally recognised spoken word poet, educator, and activist known for her powerful improvised poetry. A proud Black Sudanese Muslim woman, she uses her work to challenge narratives, spark conversation, and build meaningful connections through storytelling.

A national poetry slam champion, Huda won the Australian Poetry Slam (2021) and made history as the first spoken word poet invited to the World Slam Poetry Championship in Belgium. She has performed on major stages globally, blending poetry with dance and performance to create immersive, multidisciplinary work.

Beyond the stage, Huda is the founder of Black Ink, a Brisbane-based open mic centring Black artists, and the creator of She Is, a national exhibition empowering women of colour to share their stories. Her work sits at the intersection of art, activism, and community.

Content Warning: Most Poetry Slams are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.
See www.australianpoetryslam.com for full 2026 details. Head to www.wordtravels.info to find out more about how you can get involved with the not-for-profit organisation presenting the annual APS.

Australian Poetry Slam is presented by Word Travels. This project is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW. Also supported by Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Mumbai LitFest, Singapore Writers Festival and Byron Writers Festival.

APS 2026 artwork design: Rachel Stone Designs and DEFNE. Concept: Miles Merrill and the Word Travels team. Poem excerpt in design: APS Champion 2025 – Arantza Garcia Ferrand.