poetry me, please presents: Bet On Yourself SLAM (5Yr Anniversary)

poetry me, please presents

Bet On Yourself Slam Competition (5 Year Anniversary)

💰 $3,500 IS ON THE LINE! ($2,500 — 1st Place, $700 — 2nd Place, $300 — 3rd Place)

We're celebrating 5 years since poetry me, please's first showcase in 2021.

Join us on Saturday, June 6th, 2026, at The Legendary SOB's (21+) for the fifth installment of our annual poetry me, please Poetry Slam.

A night of drinks, live musical acts, and fierce Spoken-Word Poetry battles. You don't want to miss this. 🎤✨

Ready to Compete? ---> Submission Link

Judges Criteria Rubric: Total of 10 pts

• Quality of Content — Language contains a level of complexity and is thought-provoking
• Poetic/Creativity — Language is poetic, creative in nature, and intentional
• Performance Style — Stage presence is unique to the poet and crowd engagement
• Overall Performance — Paced performance, articulation, overall presentation

Event Details

📍 Venue: SOB's (21+) 🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM 🎤 Show Starts: 6:30 PM (SHARP) 🍸 $30 food spend OR 2-drink minimum per person at SOB's (separate from ticket)

🎟️ Now Offering Reserved Seating

This year, we're elevating the experience. Every reserved ticket guarantees you a seat — no more first-come, first-served scrambling. Choose the experience that fits your night:

• Early Bird Reserved — Reserved seat in the GA section. First 25 only.
• GA Reserved — Guaranteed reserved seat in the GA section.
• Premium Reserved — Front-section seat at one of our Premium tables, plus skip-the-line entry, a complimentary drink, PMP tote bag, and early access to next showcase tickets.
• Reserved for Two — Two seats together in the GA section. Perfect for date night or rolling deep with your person.
• Premium Reserved for Two — Two seats together in the front section, with full Premium tier benefits for both.
• Premium Table for 8 — Reserve a full front-section table for your group. Birthdays, team outings, agency groups, celebrations — bring your people.
• Standing Room — Standing access only. Best for fans who want to be in the room near the bar and the back room energy.

Tickets sell in three phases: Early Bird first, then everything else live, then final push as we approach showtime. Lock your seat early.

Late Arrival Policy

Guests arriving more than 30 minutes after showtime risk forfeiting their reserved seat. Seats may be released to standing or walk-up guests at our discretion.

Ticket Policy

All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a future poetry me, please event based on availability. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to this policy. Chargebacks or payment disputes will result in forfeiture of ticket privileges for future events.

Photo & Video Notice

We love capturing the energy of the room. This event will be photographed and recorded to document the experience and share moments from the night. By attending, you may appear in photo or video content used by poetry me, please across our website, social channels, and promotional materials.

Additional Info

• Recaps and full performances are available on our [YouTube Channel]
• Interested in performing? Fill out our [Sign-Up Form]

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