Jo Giles shares how it feels to be the 2024 Australian Poetry Slam Champion; what the poetry community means to them; and the writer that inspires them.

We do a lot with our little piece of the pie but we can’t do it by ourselves.

Check out Miles Merrill’s message to our supporters and indulge in his favourite pie recipe.

Last September, we caught up with 2023 Australian Poetry Slam Sydney Finalist Grant Teunissen. Read about Grant's experience writing and performing poetry, and what the poetry community means to him.

In September, we caught up with 2023 Australian Poetry Slam Sydney Finalist J.L Brown. Read about J.L’s experience writing and performing poetry, and perhaps take some summer reading inspiration from her list of favourite storytellers.

In the lead-up to the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam National Final, we ask the 2023 National Finalists about poetry, slams, community and how it feels to represent their state or territory for APS 2023.

In the lead-up to the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam NSW Final, we ask the 2023 NSW Finalists about poetry, slams, community and their favourite storytellers.  

In the lead-up to the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam Sydney Final, we ask the 2023 Sydney Finalists about poetry, slams and community. 

Like a well-made bundi, spoken word poetry is a nifty weapon against oppression and a powerful tool for making meaning.

A Day in the Life of a New Slam Poet – at an Australian Poetry Slam workshop at Ulladulla High School in July, we met year nine student and storyteller Emily.

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Story Week brings the brave and asks you to do scary things

It’s honestly bizarre to reflect on the last two years, let alone this spoken word journey. Put them both together

I’ve been part of South Australia’s spoken word scene for a while now, and I still get a huge buzz from watching new talent as it develops. I’ve seen a lot of poets at

What is the magic dust poetry sprinkles over us when we write, read, share or listen to all forms of verse? How does it heal and enhance our mental health?

On November 14th, Word Travels turns 10. Woo! Hoo!

Story Week will be held from the 6th to the 14th of November this year.

What’s changed about Australian Poetry Slam?

Connecting artists to carers in these unprecedented times.

Connecting artists to carers in these unprecedented times.

What’s changed about Australian Poetry Slam?