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THE HALF A STACK POETRY SLAM #6

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THE HALF A STACK POETRY SLAM #6
12 POETS. 1 WINNER. $500 FIRST PLACE PRIZE!

We're back for another exciting edition of one of Detroit's favorite poetry slam series! Get ready for another epic battle featuring talent from Detroit and beyond! Also, we're proud to announce that this slam will feature a special opening performance by singer, songwriter and musician, Trey Priest!

Hosted by Joel Fluent Greene

Saturday, September 14th, 2019
Aretha's Jazz Cafe
350 Madison, Downtown Detroit
Doors open @ 6PM/Showtime is 8PM SHARP

Want to compete? We have only 12 slots available. The registration fee for the first 6 is $10. The fee for the last 6 is $20. Register early to save money!

$10 Early Bird General Admission (only 50 available)
$15 Advance General Admission
$20 Door Admission
$40 Reserved Table for 2 (only 4 available)
$80 Reserved Table for 4 (only 4 available)

Slam is open to ages 21 & up.
There will be drink specials all evening, and the delicious Aretha's menu will be available for purchase.

Want to hear some of the best voices in performance poetry compete for $500 cash money? JOIN US AT ARETHA'S JAZZ CAFE!

RULES & DETAILS.

12 poets.

$20 registration fee.

NO REFUNDS (Show up!)

3 rounds (please be prepared to perform at least 4 poems total in case of a tie in the final round)

Must use original poems.

No time limit per poem.

NO PROPS ALLOWED.

THERE IS NO CENSORSHIP.

There will be 3 pre-selected judges. Judges will remain a secret until event day.

Slam will be scored using the decimal system. Ex: 8.7

Highest score allowed is 10.

First round will include all 12 poets.

Second round will consist of the top 6 highest scoring poets from round one, eliminating the bottom 6

Third round will consist of the top 3 highest scoring poets from round 2, eliminating the bottom 3.

All poets must arrive NO LATER than 7:30PM day of show. Late arrival = LOSING YOUR SPOT.

Slam starts at 8PM SHARP.

Performers do not receive comp guests. All attendees that aren't competing must pay the required cover charge.