The Northwich Poetry Slam
About this Event
10 poets take to the stage to compete for the most sort after prize in entertainment, a £50 cash prize!
Join your host, Half Beard Half Poet and guest artist Annie Acre for our second ever Northwich Poetry Slam.
Will our reigning champion keep hold of their crown? will a contender rise through the ranks to claim it as their own? only one way to find out!
Think you have what it takes?
entries open from 30/04/26
email [email protected] for your free slot.
Doors 7pm
£3 cash on the door
SLAM RULES
1. Poetry must be your own original work
2. No singing, music or props.
3. No Hate Speech – Work that promotes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of hate speech will not be tolerated.
4. There will be two rounds. the order in which the performers will perform will be randomised ahead of time. In the second round the order will be reversed.
5. Poets have 3 minutes to perform their poetry. The clock starts from the very first thing you say - including hello.
Points will be deducted for over-running as follows:
1-9 seconds minus 1 point.
10-19 seconds minus 2 points.
20-29 seconds minus 3 points.
30 seconds minus 4 points.
6. The poets will be scored out of 10 in two categories. Written content & quality of performance. The highest total score over both rounds wins £50. In the event of a tie there will be a final sudden death round.
7. Be on time – late arrivals may be disqualified.
8. Memorisation is encouraged but not required – reading from paper or phone is allowed.
9. Judges’ decisions are final.
10. Most importantly – have fun!
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 3.96
