Poetry SLAM

Calling ALL Poets!

We are happy to announce that we are collaborating with WONDERFRUIT FESTIVAL to send two Spoken Word Poets to perform a set at WONDERFRUIT FESTIVAL taking place between December 14-17 in Pattaya.

To determine which two poets will be selected to represent BkkLyLu at WonderFruit we will hold two poetry slams out of which allowing ANY poet the opportunity to earn the right to be one of our torch bearers.

The first of these Poetry Slams will be on Thursday, NOVEMBER 2nd. The following Slam will be held on Thursday, DECEMBER 7th, 2017.

To register for the poetry slam please email us at BangkokLyLu@gmail.com to request the registration form.

Cost of Registration: 300 Baht
Cost of Entry for Audience: 300 Baht
Doors Open 7pm
SLAM BEGINS 8PM SHARP

The Pen, mightier than the sword, some argue.
The Voice, more powerful than a split atom.
It is time to use them both.

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What is a Poetry Slam?
Putting a dual emphasis on writing and performance, a Poetry Slam is the modern-day and competitive art of Spoken Word Poetry. I

n a Poetry Slam, participating poets perform their original works which are then scored by a panel of judges. The judges score on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest) based on the poet's content and performance delivery. The highest and lowest score are dropped and the remaining three are added to give the final score of the poet.

What is Spoken Word Poetry?
Spoken Word Poetry is a performance focused recital of original poetry. The poetry can cover ANY topic and is open to different styles and techniques. It is a powerful form of creative expression, which gives writers the opportunity, and the outlet, to present their Voice.
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DETAILS:
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
at Live Lounge Bkk, Sukhumvit soi 13
Entry: 300THB (For Poets and Spectators)
Doors Open at 7PM, Slam starts at 8PM
Poets must be present and registered by 7:30

Poets interested in entering the poetry slam please email bangkoklylu@gmail.com.
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Poetry Slam RULES + FORMAT:
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No use of props nor costumes is permitted.
A time penalty will be enforced.
Only original pieces written and developed by the competing poet are to be performed.

There will be 2 Rounds.
The First Round will host 12 poets.
The Six (6) poets with the highest scores will advance to the Second Round.

The highest scoring poet in the Second Round is determined the Winner of the Poetry Slam.

Each round is clean slate. The poets given the highest scores in each round will advance, while the remaining poets will be eliminated.

In the event of a tie, the two poets with a tied score will enter a lighting round in which both poets will perform a one minute piece.

Each poem must fit within a 3 minute time limit, with a 10 second grace period.

After the 10 second grace period the poet's final score will be deducted .5 points for every 10 seconds over the 3 minuets and 10 seconds.

::Example::
3:11 = -0.5
3:20 = -1.0
3:30= -1.5
3:40 = -2.0