'... Now celebrating 12 years, the Australian Poetry Slam is one of the largest and most respected performing writers programs in the world.'
'Since launching in 2004, the Australian Poetry Slam National Finals have grown to inspire thousands of young poets to perform.'
'Poetry slams now occur regularly in every major city and have become a thriving outlet for expression across the country.'
'The 2016 Australia Poetry Slam city and regional heats began in June and will run until October before the final at the Sydney Opera House on October 16. ...'