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Detroit's Favorite Poetry Slam Series is BACK once again...

12 Poets competing for $500 and the chance to battle Detroit's BEST for $1,500 and the title of ALL CITY SLAM CHAMPION!

THE SECOND ANNUAL ALL CITY POETRY SLAM 2022: THE SEMIFINALS!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26TH ARETHA'S JAZZ CAFE 350 MADISON, DOWNTOWN DETROIT

DOORS: 7PM SHOWTIME: 8PM

TICKETING:

-Poet registration: $20

-Early bird admission: $25

-Advance general admission: $30

-Reserved table for 2: $90

-Reserved table for 4: $180

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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).

Former All City Slam champions ARE NOT allowed to compete.

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 SEPTEMBER 2022 (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.