Queensland Poetry Slam State Final – winner announced
Brisbane slammer Benedict “Zennabomb” Coyne was crowned Queensland hottest slam poet after a spectacular war of words at the Australian Poetry Slam State Finals on Saturday night.
Taking out the runner-up prize was 12-year-old Chelsea Just, from Barcaldine with her wild tale of pig hunters gone feral.
After months of battling it out in slam heats across the state, 16 of Queensland top slam poets had two minutes with the mic to dazzle the audience with their words and wit.
Slam coordinator David “Ghostboy” Stavanger was blown-away at the calibre of talent on display and said it was a hotly contested battle with a mere 0.6 between first and third place.
“At the end of the night, two slammers reached the dazzling heights of the spoken word mountain and planted their flags with pieces that were immediate, funny, electric and engaging,” said Ghostboy.
Zennabomb and Chelsea will now head to Sydney in December to compete for that national title and $5,000 at the at the Sydney Opera.
HEAT ONE – MORETON BAY/PINERIVERS
Saturday, 16th August 7:00 Start
Pathways Living Room
1 The Corso, Northlakes
Workshops: Contact 3840 9900 to book
ADULT – Tuesday, 12th August 6:30 – 8:30pm
YOUTH – Wednesday, 13th August 2:00 – 4:00pm
HEAT TWO – BRISBANE SQUARE LIBRARY
Wednesday, 20th August 7:30pm Start
Tongue ‘N’ Groove
63 Hargrave Road, West End
Workshops: Contact 3403 9470 to book
ADULT – Thursday, 14th August 6:00 – 8:00pm
YOUTH – Thursday, 14th August 10:00 – 12:00pm
HEAT THREE – YEPPOON
Sunday, 31st August 3:30pm Start
The Villiage Festival
Yeppoon Pony Club, Yeppoon
Workshops: Contact 4939 3433 to book
ADULT – Wednesday, 27th August 10:00 – 12:00pm
YOUTH – Thursday, 28th August 6;00 – 8:00pm
HEAT FOUR – TOWNSVILLE
Wednesday, 3rd September 7:00pm Start
Pinnicales Gallery
Riverway Arts Centre
Townsville
Workshops: Contact 4727 9660 to book
ADULT – Tuesday, 2nd September 6:00 – 8:00pm
YOUTH – Tuesday, 2nd Setpember 10:00 – 12:00pm
HEAT FIVE – LONGREACH
Wednesday, 3rd September 6:00pm Start
Longreach Civic Centre
96A Eagle Street
Longreach
Workshops: Contact numbers below
ADULT – Tuesday, 2nd September 6:00 – 8:00pm Longreach
(T) 4658 4111
YOUTH – Wednesday, 3rd September 10:00 – 12:00pm Barcaldine
(T) 4651 1170
HEAT SIX – TOOWOOMBA
Wednesday, 4th September 7:00pm Start
Bon Amici Cafe
191 Margaret Street
Toowoomba
Workshops: Contact 4688 6670 to book
ADULT – Wednesday, 3rd September 5:30 – 7:30pm
YOUTH – Wednesday, 3rd September 10:00 – 12:00pm
HEAT SEVEN – CAIRNS
Wednesday, 10th September 7:30pm Start
The Tank Arts Centre
46 Collins Avenue
Edge Hill, Cairns
Workshops: Contact 4032 6606 to book
ADULT – Tuesday, 9th September 6:00 – 8:00pm
YOUTH – Tuesday, 9th September 10:00 – 12:00pm
HEAT EIGHT – BRISBANE (2) STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
Friday, 19th September 8:00pm Start
The Studio
State Library of Queensland
The Cultural Centre
South Bank, Brisbane
Workshops: Contact 3840 7307 to book
ADULT – Thursday, 18th September 8:00pm Start
YOUTH – The Youth workshops will run from
Wednesday through to Friday. Please contact 3842 9059
for more information
STATE FINAL
SATURDAY, 25TH OCTOBER
QUEENSLAND TERRACE
STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
For more information aboout Australian Poetry Slam in Queensland,
Please contact:
Katherine Gardiner
Event Coordinator, State Library of Queensland
3840 7307
