Dreading Slam

Event information

Open Mic Poetry Competition
Free entry to Watch or read.
The winner gets the opportunity to compete in the Grand Slam in January 2026
Join the audience or take part an evening of live poetry entertainment.

In addition the chance to read the works of any poet (max 3 mins) outside competition

There is also a lively quick fire round of short poems this is up to 5 lines long, won by the loudest cheer September theme is Red
If you wish to take part in the Poetry Slam, please bring 3 poems of your own work.
hosted by The Legend that is Richard Stephenson.