RISING VOICES YOUTH POETRY MOVEMENT presents
Rising Voices Christchurch Regional Poetry Slam 2016
Sunday 25th September
7pm
Gloucester Room, Issac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch
Free, donations accepted
Rising Voices Youth Poetry Movement, New Zealand’s premiere spoken word programme, brings you the best, boldest and brightest talents of Aotearoa for one
night of incredible performances.
The 2016 Christchurch Regional Slam, will bring 10 emerging spoken word artists ages 16-24 to the stage to perform their
own original work. Bringing to life stories of their backgrounds, upbringings, and cultures, these poets will create a
powerful and passionate night of poetry and performance. This exceptional display of talent is not to be missed.
The Top 3 poets from the evening will travel to Auckland for the Rising Voices Youth Poetry Grand Slam on 22 October
2016 at Auckland Town Hall.
This unique opportunity gives Aotearoa’s young writers a chance to work with exceptionally talented professionals in a
nurturing environment before stepping out on some of New Zealand’s biggest stages.
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Carrie Rudzinski, Programme Director
Ph: 0223889423 or risingvoicesmovement@gmail.com.
Rising Voices was co-founded in 2011 by Grace Taylor and Jai MacDonald and became a charitable trust in 2016. The programme provides a
7 to 8 week writing and performance workshop series in both Christchurch and Auckland, culminating in three performance
events: a Regional Poetry Slam in each city and a Grand Slam Finals in Auckland.