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ONE GRAND POETRY SLAM #5: BATTLE OF THE BEST!

12 of the best and brightest poets from around the country will compete for $1,000!

Hosted by Joel Fluent Greene

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH

ARETHA'S JAZZ CAFE

350 MADISON, DOWNTOWN DETROIT

DOORS: 7 PM

SHOWTIME: 8 PM

TICKETING:

-Early bird admission: $35.00 (Will quickly sellout)

-Advance general admission: $45.00

-Reserved table for 2: $100.00

-Reserved table for 4: $200.00

Here are the rules/details…

12 poets

THIS SLAM IS INVITE ONLY! All competing poets will be selected by the event curator and host, Joel Fluent Greene.

3 rounds (please be prepared to perform at least 4 poems total in case of a tie in the final round).

Must use original poems.

No time limit per poem.

NO PROPS ALLOWED.

THERE IS NO CENSORSHIP. But please note, hate speech of ANY kind is NOT ALLOWED.

There will be 3 pre-selected judges. Judges will remain a secret until close to the event date.

Slam will be scored using the decimal system.Ex: 8.7

The highest score allowed is 10.

The first round will include all 12 poets.

The second round will consist of the top 6 highest scoring poets from round one, eliminating the bottom 6.

The third round will consist of the top 3 highest scoring poets from round 2, eliminating the bottom 3.

This slam is winner-takes-all and first place is $1,000. The prize will be paid electronically (cashapp, Zelle, etc) no later than a week from date of show.

All poets must arrive NO LATER than 7:30 pm, day of show. Late arrival = LOSING YOUR SPOT.

Slam starts at 8 pm SHARP.

Performers do not receive comp guests. All attendees that aren't competing must pay the required cover charge. This slam will sell out, so please make sure to let your friends, family, and support system know they need to purchase admission sooner than later.