Bunbury Poetry Slam Rules

The rules below are standard international slam rules, and are based on the Australian Poetry Slam rules...

- Anyone can enter

- Limited to 20 contestants

- Please register to ensure a spot

- Arrive at the venue early to secure your spot

- Random draw for performance order

- ABSOLUTE two minute time limit - time starts at your first word (ie: no additional time for preamble)

- Points will be deducted from the final score for exceeding the time limit - Five judges chosen at random from the audience

- Judges hold up score cards using a 1.0 – 10.0 scale

- Only the middle three scores are counted

- Poem must be the original work of the performer - No musical accompaniment or backing tracks

- No Props - No costumes

- The performer with the highest score is the overall winner

- In the event of a draw for 1st place or Runner-up a Slam-Off will take place

- Organiser reserves the right to change the rules at any time

If you have any queries about the rules please contact us here, or phone Allan Boyd on 0402 573 580