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How Does It Work?
Schools can enter students either in teams or as individuals.
Students will write, develop, edit, rehearse and polish an original spoken word poetry performance and then present their pieces to professional judges who score each poem out of 10.
Heats and finals
For years 10-12 heats and finals will take place at The Wheeler Centre For Books Writing and ideas on the 19th August 2024.
For years 7-9 heats and finals will take place at The Wheeler Centre For Books Writing and ideas on the 26th August 2024.
Heats will run 10am -12.00 pm
Finals will be 1pm - 2.30 pm.
at The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas
Schools can enter up to twelve students with a limit of three poems per school (for example two teams of five and one team of 2) and can bring up to 20 students, teachers and parents as audience.
Registration fee is $405.00 including GST
What are the rules?
Poems should be no longer than three minuets in length
Poems must be the original work of the students
No props or costumes are allowed
No music other than what you can make with your own body
Limit of twelve students per school.
You may enter the poems in teams, or as individuals.
No more than three poems per entry (schools can enter in the two age categories if they wish)
Any questions, concerns or comments please contact Creative Director Emilie Zoey Baker
“I wanted to say that I felt and observed that our students had a fantastically, insightful morning with Mantra. Our students were most graciously made to feel at home and his knowledge and insights allowed our students to produce some inspired words…and all these ingredients are a recipe for an exciting future. You’re doing amazing things. “
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“Please be aware that the impact on the four students who participated today is almost incalculable. Those that took part last year have shown increased confidence, connection to their studies and passion for the arts. Those from today would have never have thought that they could stand in front of such a big crown and share something they had crafted and have such a positive result.
I feel really fortunate to have encountered this program and hope that it continues into the future. I of course would love our school to be welcomed back from year to year but from a more holistic view I think the role of promoting the arts, poetry and creativity in general is achieved so comprehensively through this competition – more schools should be encouraged to take place and it should be a major landmark on the state curricular calendar.
I am sure my students are at home now with proud parents and a new sense of achievement that will build their sense of self esteem and give them the impetus to continue believing in their own creative abilities.”