DOORS 6PM // KITCHEN OPEN // SHOW STARTS 6.30PM

Slama acknowledges that our slam takes place in Naarm, on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, no treaty was signed and it always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

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*This venus is wheelchair accessible via chair lift

*This venue has gender neutral toilets

Back on a premiere stage and in our new home, the Brunswick Ballroom hosted by Team Slama alum Nour Abouzeid

Slama is a space where we celebrate intersectional community and encourage Artists to bring their absolute best work to the stage.
 

In March we will be featuring the phenomenal TUMI THE BE

WHO IS TUMI THE BE?
 
 Raised in Botswana listening to gangsta rap, Tumi related little to the lyrical content of his favorite rappers (Dr Dre, Xzibit and Jay-z) but the musicality and cadence of their raps (combined with a gentle nudge from his college sweetheart) inspired him to weave his thoughts, anxieties and experiences into hip hop. The playful boom bap rapper has carved out a sound which is steeped in rich musical, spiritual and poetic tradition, honing in his skills in curbside cyphers at Melbourne bar Horse Bazaar and on stage with many of Melbourne's hip hop legends.

3-ROUND POETRY SLAM
 
 - No props, music or costume.
 - Poems must be 3 minutes.
 - Must be original work.
 
 We are doing a pre-registration system for the 2022/2023 season and until further notice. $10 to register.
 
 POETS. Please have 3 pieces ready.
  

Want a coveted slam spot?
 
  

SIGN UP HERE BEFORE IT’S FULL

https://www.trybooking.com/CGFQP

 12 spots only. Online registration closes 4PM Tues Feb 21st.
 
 Poets, please make sure to follow the registration process closely:
 
 1. Start by paying your $10 fee at the trybooking link.
 2. There you will find further instructions on how to upload your photo, biography and fill out our google form. These processes exist to keep everyone safe and help make everything run smooth on the producer’s end. THANK YOU!
 
 $50 cash prize for first place and we want all poets seasoned and new to put your name in the hat.

All scores are accumulated throughout the season and the poets with the top scores make it into our Grand Slam. At this event the top five placing poets become a team, write together and get the opportunity to travel and compete in international poetry slams.

TUESDAY MARCH 21 2023

THE BRUNSWICK BALLROOM
314 SYDNEY ROAD, BRUNSWICK
 

TICKETS:
$25 full

$23 concession
 
Limited tickets available on the door.
 

DOORS: 6 PM
 
POET’S PRE-SHOW GATHERING: 6:15 PM
 
 SHOW STARTS: 6:30 PM
 
 SHOW FINISH: 9:45 PM (for all you 9-5 folk) 

SLAMALAMA WHAT!!!?????

SLAMALAMADINGDONG!!!!!!

OPEN DOOR POLICY:

We will never turn anyone away. Selling tickets allows us to pay our producers, venue and artists appropriately. It also helps us make a small profit margin so we can continue to thrive and grow as an organization. We donate 2% of our income to Pay the Rent.

This being said, if you are struggling financially and feel the need to participate, please advocate for yourself and send us a message so we can find a way to make sure you can participate in all the Slama goodness.

TICKETING INFO 

Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport.

The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles.

VENUE INFO 

THE BALLROOM MENU
The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show.
You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.
The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)

VENUE FAQS
To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.