2009 Finals.
Sat 18th July, 
2pm registration.
Library Theatre, Paradise Place, Birmingham.
B3 3HQ.
NEXT TO CENTRAL LIBRARY, 
warm up workshops then slam at 4pm finish by 7pm.

2009 rules
Poets can only enter via one of the 30 approved poet coaches. 
Poets must produce original work, memorised for performance, 2 minute time limit, any topic however we expect work to be profanity free and written within the boundaries of respect. 10% beatbox or melody however points emphasis on writing quality and word craft as well as professional delivery.

What is Slam Poetry?
A competitive framework for the writing and performing of rap, freeverse or traditional styles of poetry in front of a live audience and selected judges. 

30 of the best live literature performers, slam poets, teachers and writers have been visiting over 200 schools per academic year running poetry slams around the U.K. . Working with over 100 pupils per day, year 5 - year 11,  this is the biggest and most impacting literacy and arts education project running today. The fully trained artists talent spot for young writers and performers often holding regional slam competitions in both team and solo formats. This year 2007/8 only young persons nominated by the 30 approved U.K. Slam poetry coaches can enter the final.
3 age categories under 12, under 15 and under 18's. Two minute maximum time limit, no props or costume however spoken word can include small amounts of melody or beat box. 5 judges from the artform will pick the top poet in each category for the U.K. Slam Poetry title.

School workshop format ranges from 70 pupils all day writing and performing to 360 pupils (4 x 1 hour 90 pupils per session) . for costings please see our costing page.

If your school would like to know more read the other pages on the site or contact
Jane Wilcoxson project administrator for more details or bookings.
01788 519906
dreadlockalienproductions@yahoo.co.uk

To contact Colourfree Visions Theatre email dreadlockalien@hotmail.com

2007/8.
u18s winner 'Esthae Ufamadu'-  Kidbrooke school, London.
u15's winner 'Kelly Edwards' - Oldfields Hall School, Uttoxeter.

u18's runner up 'Stephen England' - St Bedes College, Bristol.
u15's runner up 'Jake Eyre' Woodfield School Redditch.

U15's  favourite line 'Annie Teriba' KingsfordSchool London.
U15's favourite performance 'Holly Carter' The Castle School.
u18's  favourite line 'Bowla'Kidbrooks School, London.
U18's judges  performance 'Will Jones'The Castle School.

Youtube links 2008 Slam

Under 12's final http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YfjfHUv1tk

U 15's finalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVklvUJcIGs

 U 18's final    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peEVX3UJ2Qs