What is a poetry slam?
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The Colorado Springs Poetry Slam followed traditional poetry slam rules:
- Each solo poem must be of the poet's own creation.
- Each group poem must feature the primary author of the poem. ...
- Memorization is not required or necessary. ...
- Each poet gets three minutes (plus a ten-second grace period) to read one poem.
The official website of the Colorado Springs Poetry Slam
The Colorado Springs Poetry Slam was founded in 2023 to create a haven for poets and wordsmiths to have an environment where they can be themselves and live within their truth.
The poetry slam is held monthly at the Ultra Flat Black Gallery & Lounge located in Old Colorado City.
A Musical Guest, an Open Mic, and a DJ
The Colorado Springs Poetry Slam is more than a poetry slam
What makes the Colorado Springs Poetry Slam different? Each show considers of a musical guest opening up the show. Past guest having included Blaire, Renee Official, and more. Plus, the legendary DJ Squirrel is in the house on the ones and twos. The open mic is where poets get ten minutes of stage time!