Poetry Slam

Have you heard about West Midlands Youth Poetry Slam?

This is a free web-based poetry slam competition for young people. There are three age categories (Under 12, Under 15 and Under 18) and the top ten in each age category will be invited to a live West Midlands Youth Poetry Slam final in October, as part of the Birmingham Book Festival. Assistance with travel costs will be made available, and there will be a range of trophies and prizes for the winners.

To enter, you just have to upload video of young people (in groups of 3 or more) performing pieces of poetry, raps, etc. that they've written. The website is www.youthslamwm.com and it's free to upload and enter. All entries must be uploaded by 31st July 2010.