About

What is POP Poetry? POP Poetry is a slam poetry competition. Slam poetry is the competitive art of performance poetry.

Who does it? Young poets perform their own poems and are judged by experts and members of the audience.

What sort of poems? Poems can be on any subject and in any style. They may include heartfelt love poetry, searing social commentary, bittersweet personal confessional, or uproarious comic routines.

Who takes part? Poets will compete in teams of 3-5 students; aged 13-19 (must be currently enrolled in high school). Within the team some events will be for single poets; while other events will be for two poets. Please note that speech and drama studios are welcome.

What are the prizes? Prizes are big and include a R20 000 cash prize for the team. R10 000 will go to the winning team, R5 000 to the school and R5 000 to the teacher/coach of the winning team. There will also be a bursary valued at R100 000 from Boston City Campus and Business College for the winning team.

When is the competition? The competition will take place on the weekend of 9-10 April 2016.

Where is the competition? The competition will be hosted at The Goliath Comedy Club, Melrose arch (for directions                     ).