Echuca is set to come alive with rhythm, rhyme and raw emotion as it hosts the Australian Poetry SLAM ’25 regional heat.
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The Australian Poetry Slam is a nationwide spoken word competition where poets perform original pieces in front of live audiences, who then vote to determine the winners.
It celebrates diverse voices and storytelling, culminating in a national final.
The Echuca heat, at the library on Tuesday, June 24, will kick off at 6.30pm, with each poet given up to two minutes to perform their original work.
Paper prompts are welcome, but props are not — it’s all about the power of the spoken word.
The event will feature a special guest host, John Englezos, a spoken word poet and Melbourne’s 2015 Poetry Slam champion.
Mr Englezos has been a presenter, speaker coach and host for TEDx, run workshops and one-on-one sessions around poetry, performance and self-reflection.
He was on the first team to represent Australia in 2017 at the National Poetry Slam Championships in the United States.
The theme for the 2025 APS is Poets Run This! — celebrating the power of spoken word, APS invites audiences across the country to step from the herd, listen, and get heard.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell said the event was a unique opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate creativity.
“Events like this bring people together in a unique and powerful way. Whether you’re performing or just soaking it all in, it’s a chance to connect and be inspired.’’
This inclusive event is open to everyone — whether you are a seasoned performer or a first-time poet, there are no barriers to entry.
Please note audience members are not required to register. Just come along, listen, cheer and vote for your favourite poet in this celebration of community storytelling.
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