BREAD & BUTTER POETRY SLAMPIONSHIP 2024

Bread & Butter Poetry Slam is the Inner West's newest, most oven-fresh poetry night! Join us every last Thursday of the month* for poems, feelings and laughs in a safe and inclusive space.

Our November slam is the 2024 Bread & Butter Poetry Slampionship! Be amazed as poetry Champions from every slam of the year return to battle it out across THREE action-packed rounds for the title of 2024 Bread & Butter Poetry Slampion. But that’s not all. Before our Champions take the stage, the program will kick off with a classic, entree-sized poetry slam for which any brave poet can sign up at the door. Don’t miss out on this history-making night!

• Early Bird online tix - $10
• Timely Bird online tix - $15
• Floor Bird online tix - $5
• Strictly limited door tickets available on the night
• Doors open and slam signup - 6:30pm
• Slam starts - 7pm

What is a poetry slam?

A poetry slam is an open mic for poetry where the points matter. Judges are randomly selected from the audience to determine our slam champion for each month. Sign up to perform an original poem on the night, or just come be part of our audience. We'd love to have you!

Acknowledgement of Country

The team at Bread & Butter Poetry Slam live, work, and create on unceded Gadigal Country. Our community thrives on Aboriginal Land upon which stories and wisdom have been shared for thousands of years. With great respect, we acknowledge Elders past and present. Always was, always will be.

Diversity Statement

We also acknowledge the unique and emerging identities of all the peoples who are involved in our events and welcome you warmly into our slam space. You are invited to share your experiences safely and openly every time we gather. NO RACIST, SEXIST, ABLEIST, HOMOPHOBIC or TRANSPHOBIC BEHAVIOUR.

Refund Policy

All refund requests must be submitted through Eventbrite. We will honour refund requests submitted up to 7 days before an event only, though exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances.

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*Keep up to date with us on our socials for news about Special Edition Slams, other special events, and any changes to our regular programming!

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