Once again, we’ve teamed up with Roundhouse to produce the Leeds heat of their annual Poetry Slam. Join us on Tuesday 24 February as 10 of the hottest new and emerging poets from the North battle it out for a place in the Grand Final!
More than a competition, the Slam is a celebration of the power of words and the artists who wield them. Join us for the Leeds heat and experience bold, original performances from emerging poets at the very start of their journeys.
After battling through seven national heats, the strongest voices will progress to the Final on Thu 9 April in Camden on Roundhouse’s main stage as part of the Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival — where one will be crowned the Roundhouse Slam Champion.
Plus performances from heat judges Maria Ferguson, Bradley Taylor, plus a third very special guest host, TBA! The event will be hosted by Matt Abbott and is co-produced with LIVEwire Poetry.
Could you be the next Roundhouse Poetry Slam champion?!
UK-based poets aged 18-25 can apply to take part here!
Deadline: 10am, Mon 19 January 2026.
The Roundhouse Poetry Slam is presented in partnership with Taylor Wessing.
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