Drafted!: The Slam!

Schedule

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Canons' Gait | Edinburgh, SC

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Edinburghs hottest new arts night brings you Drafted!: The Poetry Slam! 10 performers, 3 rounds, 1 winner. Find out which poet prevails!
Slammers get free entry and a free drink. Signup for the draw with the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1juKCQ-tr4dqXxsU8qQ1wnk95v1kjjEltA6OJJpt_wc8/edit
Featuring a full length set from master poet Sol Vardi!
Tickets are £5.
The Rules:
All Poets compete in the first two round in a randomly drawn order. The three highest scorers go on to compete in the final round.
Each poet has a 3 minute time limit. Go over, and you will be heckled by a rubber chicken. Also points will be deducted.
There will be 3 judges; a member of the events team, our featured performer, and one guest judge.
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Where is it happening?

The Canons' Gait, 232 Canongate,Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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