Looking for some praiseworthy poetry performances in Toronto next week? Look no further than the SPEAKout Poetry Summer Slam — being held at the Royal Ontario Museum on Friday, August 6th!
This event is a poetry slam — a competition for poets to perform their work for an audience. After all poets have performed, a winner will be declared. This slam has no pre-selected theme but will definitely feature some powerful readings by poets including Boonaa Mohammed and The Narcicyst.
SPEAKout aims to create art that entertains "with a purpose." They also "support local artists and encourage real talent by providing a platform from which they can gain access to a wider audience; fostering & cultivating the poetic tradition in Canada by providing exposure as well as financial support."
Keep reading to learn more about the Summer Slam and how you can attend!
If you want to support performance poetry in Toronto and across Canada this is your chance. Tickets to the event are $12 and can be bought ahead of time through several online methods.
If you want more information about SPEAKout Poetry or the Summer Slam, check out their website or become a fan on Facebook.
Image taken from the SPEAKout website.
