BODY AND DESIRE - A SPICY FLINTA POETRY SLAM - DOOR SALES ONLY
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Tristeza | Berlin, BE
6 Poets. 2 rounds. 1 winner! The Body Slam features queer artists with a special live performance by the stripper collective, Slut Riot.About this Event
The Body Slam is a two-round poetry slam competition.
We celebrate all bodies, genders, and sexualities. This event will showcase some of the amazing talent in our poetry community.
The winner on the night will receive a live, on-stage spicy dance from the strippers of Slut Riot.
Lineup:
Delphine H.T
Demi Anter
Emilian W.
Pímenta Citrica
Puck
Sandee Woodside
With special Performances by:
Ruby (The Gender Whisperer/Berlin Spoken Word)
Edie Montana (Slvt Riot)
You don't want to miss this!
Values of our event:
No Islamophobia, antisemitism, racism, transphobia, homophobia, sexism, beliefism, classism, ableism, further -isms or hate speech that support & perpetuate power structures of oppression.
Accessibility:
The bar is wheelchair-accessible.
No one turned away due to lack of funds -- all money raised goes to the artists and the organisers on the night. However, if you are not in a position to pay full entry, please message us beforehand -- we will do our best to make sure you also get a seat! You are also welcome to come on the night and speak to us at the door! See Ticketing Info below.
Details:
Starts: Friday, June 5th at 1900 -- please arrive on time.
Hosted by Arielle Cottingham from Berlin Spoken Word, former Poetry Slam Champion of Australia.
Venue: Tristeza
Tristeza is located at Pannierstr. 5, 12047, accessible by the M41, M29, 171, 194, and N94 bus routes.
Tristeza is a left-wing, queer-feminist neighbourhood pub in Neukölln, Berlin, characterized by its political events and discussions.
About your organisers:
The Body Slam is a collaborative event between Berlin Spoken Word and Slut Riot
Berlin Spoken Word is a weekly all-languages open mic that has been running for 10 years in Neukölln.
Follow them on Instagram: @berlinspokenword
Slut Riot: Formerly the Berlin Strippers Collective, Slut Riot is a self-organised collective of sex workers focused on sex activism, performance and education.
For inquiries and bookings: [email protected]
Follow them on Instagram: @slvtriot
Ticketing:
Tickets will ONLY be on the door and limited to the first 65 spots. Please arrive early and queue in a considerate manner to be allowed entry into the venue.
There will be both sitting and standings seats.
See you at BODYSLAM!
Agenda
Meet the performers
Info: Delphine H.T
Demi Anter
Emilian W.
Pimenta Citrica
Puck
Sandee Woodside, Ruby, Edie Montana, hosted by Arielle Cottingham
Where is Tristeza?
Info: Tristeza is located at Pannierstr. 5 in Neukölln. Tristeza is a left-wing, queer-feminist neighbourhood pub in Neukölln, Berlin, which is characterized by its political events and discussions. It offers delicious beer and lemonade, concerts, table soccer and many political events.
The bar is wheel-chair accessible and will stay open long after the event ends!
For up-to-date information and dates, I recommend checking Tristeza's website or contacting them directly as events are subject to change.
What if I want to come but can't afford it?
Info: There's a tight capacity limit for us on the night, but as long as there is space no one will be turned away due to lack of funds! Come talk to our door person on the night and we will see what we can do for you. You can also message @berlinspokenword on Instagram before the night to let us know in advance.
Where is it happening?
Tristeza, Pannierstraße 5, Berlin, GermanyEUR 10.00
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