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THE ALL-CITY POETRY SLAM: THE SEMIFINALS!

ATTENTION! YES, THE SLAM IS STILL HAPPENING!

We're expecting a crowd of 100-120. Well below the recommended limit of 250 people. Although we definitely take Covid-19, and the welfare of our guests seriously, THE SHOW WILL GO ON!

Joel Fluent Greene PRESENTS:

THE SECOND ANNUAL ALL-CITY POETRY SLAM: THE SEMIFINALS!

12 incredible poets will compete for $500 AND the opportunity to advance to the finals where they'll battle the BEST for $1000 and the title of ALL-CITY SLAM CHAMPION!

Joel Fluent Greene PRESENTS produces the hottest poetry events in the city! Amazing poets, the BEST crowd in Detroit, food, drinks, fun and the dopest vibe around. Come join the family and see what the buzz is all about!

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH
ARETHA'S JAZZ CAFE
350 MADISON, DOWNTOWN DETROIT
DOORS:6PM
SHOWTIME: 8PM SHARP

TICKETING:

-Poet registration: $20

-Advance general admission: $20

-Door admission: $25

-Reserved table for 2: $60

-Reserved table for 4: $120

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SLAM RULES:

COMPETING POETS MUST BE A MICHIGAN RESIDENT AND RESIDE IN WAYNE, OAKLAND, MACOMB or WASHTENAW COUNTY.

Slam is open to ages 21 & up.

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 close to the event date.

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.

The 3 poets to advance to the last round will also advance to the finals in April (date and location announced soon).

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.