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Australia needs all of its stories to inspire the world, not just those told by people in power.
Step from the herd. Listen and get HEARD! A poetry slam is a place for all voices.

In the lead-up to the Mparntwe Heats & Central Australian Finals Laurie May and Andrew Cox will host two dynamic poetry workshops. This Writing for Stage Workshop with Laurie May and a Poetry Workshop with Andrew Cox.

Join Laurie May for a morning of writing for stage – things that sounds good.

Hosted in the gazebo at the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, we'll be drawing inspiration from the places around us and explore that connection in preparation for the Central Australian Poetry Slam.

Want to try out your skills or watch local poets on the mic? Check out the 2025 APS Mparntwe Heat & Central Australian Final.

FACILITATOR: Laurie May

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.

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This Australian Poetry Slam event is presented by Word Travels, Red Dirt Poetry Australia, the Dirty Word, Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, The Roastery and Gap Road Design Co.

Olive Pink Botanic Garden at the Gazebo – 27 Tuncks Rd, Alice Springs NT 0870