DOORS 6PM // KITCHEN OPEN // SHOW STARTS 7.30PM Slama acknowledges that our slam takes place in Naarm, on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, no treaty was signed and it always was and always will be Aboriginal land. *This venue is wheelchair accessible *This venue has gender neutral toilets 3 SHOWS ONLY IN 2025! (for now) After a much needed hiatus of quiet creative development for Team Slama -  we are back, to gather, celebrate community and give you the space to raise your voices at the Brunswick Ballroom. Slama is a space where we celebrate intersectional community and encourage Artists to bring their absolute best work to the stage. This is a season of coming back to our roots, gathering strength, taking risks and supporting our current team who will be competing at an international Poetry Slam, overseas in the second half of 2025. We are back and sufficiently WARMED UP since we remembered what Slama is at our core on March 20th with all of you! On APRIL 30th we are back UPSTAIRS at the Brunswick Ballroom and our epic 3 round slam is back with 12 poet slots available. We are going back to our online, first come, first serve Poet Registration process. Details on how to enter the slam below. But first, it’s crazy to think Team Slama Alumni Poet FLEASSY MALAY will be featuring at Slama for the first time, FINALLY! Plus our Winner from last month, FLORA, will be doing a mini opener set at the top of the show. WHO IS FLEASSY MALAY? Fleassy Malay (They/Them/She/Her) Two times TEDx speaker, award winning poet, Fleassy Malay, is an internationally renowned, evocative and powerful spoken word artist, speaker and educator. They are a global advocate for Women’s and LGBTQI+ rights and a fierce voice for the power of authenticity and courage as a social change tool. Fleassy is the founder of Melbourne’s acclaimed NFP organisation and Women's Spoken Word event, Mother Tongue Poetry. As an educator, Fleassy facilitates and mentors on courage, confidence, and public speaking both through their own programs (such as SpeakUP, and RISE - Speaker Training) and through partnering with organisations and groups. Fleassy has a theatrical and yet deeply authentic performance, writing, and speaking style, renowned for captivating their audiences with depth, honesty, and humour. They are a passionate, powerful, vulnerable and honest performer who's words leave a profound impression. Photo credits: Brendan Bonsack and Nabeel Khan RULES OF THE 3-ROUND POETRY SLAM - No props, music or costume. - Poems must be 3 minutes. - Must be original work. - ONE PIECE ONLY (per round) POET REGISTRATION: Want a coveted slam spot? Ready to share your work and compete in the poetry slam? $10 for poets to register. Poets must have 3 pieces ready. SIGN UP HERE BEFORE IT’S FULL https://www.trybooking.com/DAJCQ 12 spots only. Online registration OPENS at 9AM, Sunday March 30 2025 at 10 AM and CLOSES at 4 PM on Wednesday April 30 2025. Poets, please make sure to follow the registration process closely: 1. Go to the trybooking link and pay your $10 fee at the trybooking link. 2. Review the rules. 3. Practice. Memorize (if you want to, it’s not mandatory) Embody. STRICTLY 12 SLOTS ONLY. See our IG page: @slamalamaslam for more info about accessibility, how we run our events and competitions fairly, aiming for equity and restorative justice at the core of our ethos. WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2025 THE BRUNSWICK BALLROOM Upstairs 314 SYDNEY ROAD, BRUNSWICK TICKETS: $24 waged $20 unwaged Free entry for First Nations folk Free entry for Palestinians Tickets available at brunswickballroom.com.au Limited tickets available on the door. DOORS: 6 PM POET’S PRE-SHOW GATHERING: 6:15 PM SHOW STARTS: 7.30 PM SHOW FINISH: 9:45 PM (for all you 9-5 folk) SLAMALAMA WHAT!!!???? ? SLAMALAMADINGDONG!!!!! ! OPEN DOOR POLICY: We will never turn anyone away. Selling tickets allows us to pay our producers, venue and artists appropriately. It also helps us make a small profit margin so we can continue to thrive and grow as a small, grassroots arts organization. We donate 2% of our income to Pay the Rent. This being said, if you are struggling financially and feel the need to participate, please advocate for yourself and send us a message so we can find a way to make sure you can participate in all the Slama goodness. TICKETING INFO Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO THE BALLROOM MENU The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) VENUE FAQS To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.