Category Archives: Poetry Slam

Poetry Podcast

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Librarians with Altitude

In the lead-up to the Poetry Under the Stars event at Katoomba (more about that, below), two of our latest podcasts feature poets and performers Gregory North and Sandy Holmes – including wonderful recitations from each. Click on the links below … Continue reading →

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>Poetry Slam 2011

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Librarians with Altitude

> The Katoomba Heat of the Australian Poetry Slam 2011, hosted by Blue Mountains City Library, will be held at the Carrington Hotel on Thursday 16th June at 7pm. All welcome. The theme for 2011 : Write a Revolution

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>Poetry Slam 2010

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Librarians with Altitude

> Blue Mountains City Library, The Winter Magic Festival and Word Travels present the 2010 Australian Poetry Slam. The Katoomba Heat will be held at the Carrington Hotel Ballroom from 7pm on Friday 25th June. Sign-up from 6.30 pm The … Continue reading →

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>Poetry Slam 2009 Katoomba Heat Winners

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Librarians with Altitude

>Last Thursday night the third annual Katoomba heat of the National Poetry Slam was held at the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba. The evening was once again hosted by wordsmith, Miles Merrill. (See previous post) There were 14 very keen participants being … Continue reading →

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>Poetry Slam 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Librarians with Altitude

> Blue Mountains Libraries in partnership with the Winter Magic Festival will host a Poetry Slam on Thursday June 18 @ 7pm in the Carrington Hotel Ballroom, Katoomba. The winner and runner-up will perform in the State Final of the … Continue reading →

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>National Poetry Grand Slam result

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Librarians with Altitude

>A participant’s account by Gregory North Well, last Thursday night I performed at the iconic Sydney Opera House in the National Grand Poetry Slam. What a great experience! A sold-out event, broadcast live on ABC local radio and web-cast live … Continue reading →

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