Poetry Slam

Bemidji, MN – Attention all SLAMMERS! June 15 at 7pm, Watermark’s 2023 Spoken Word Series continues with another Poetry SLAM to be held LIVE at Fozzie’s BBQ.

What’s a Poetry SLAM? A poetry slam is a competitive art event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges. While formats can vary, slams are often loud and lively, with audience participation, cheering and dramatic delivery. Preregister by calling Watermark Art Center at 218-444-7570 or sign up at Fozzie’s beginning at 6:30pm the night of the SLAM! Performances start at 7pm. No charge to participate and no charge to watch.

Poets should prepare three original SLAM! poems, each under three minutes reading time. Judges, selected from the audience, give each reading a score on a scale of 1 to 10.  The poets with highest scores move forward to a second, then third round. The top three in the final round win cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25.

Watermark Slam Poetry