Sign-up: 4.30pm | Start: 5pm
(local time)

Contact details, registration and more information here.  

Join the nation-wide search for the people’s poet.

Are you the next Australian Poetry Slam Champion? All you need is an original poem and two minutes on the mic. If you prefer to shine from the audience, join us to listen, cheer, snap your fingers and hold-up scorecards in this national celebration of spoken-wordsmiths.

Whether you’re performing as a poet or supporting local wordsmiths from the crowd – this is the place to be. A poetry slam is a place for all voices. It’s APS 2025 – The Election Special.

Want to get inspired with a spoken word workshop led by a professional slam poet? Check out the Cairns 2025 APS Workshop.

HOST: Huda the Goddess

Content Warning: Most Poetry Slams are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.

Event times local time.
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This Australian Poetry Slam event is presented by Word Travels, Cairns Festival and Cairns Libraries.

Cairns City Library – 151 Abbott St, Cairns City Queensland 4870