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Produced by Wits End Poetry, these poetry events are made possible in part by the generous support of the South Carolina Arts Commission and the Metropolitan Arts Council with funds received from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, Michelin North America, Inc., SEW Eurodrive More information at www.witsendpoetry.com.Follow our social media @witsendpoetry across all platforms.
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Haiku Slam Rules
REGISTERED POETS: Order will be randomly drawn on the night of slam.Prize Money: $200You'll need to have at least 15-30 Haikus. "The more the better." In cause you to go all the way-There will be a “Red” poet and “Not Red” poet
-There will be a bout draw to see who goes first, second, etc.
- Each poet name will be placed in a section of a bracket, the lower number in each section will be red
-“Red” Poet will read first in every bout. “Not Red” reads first in that round if they win.
-Poets will come to the stage in pairs, bow to each other to show respect to the poet and honor the competition, and face off one haiku at a time
-First round, each Haikuster will read the best of 3 Haiku, 2nd round- best of five, 3rd round- best of seven, and 4th round-best of eleven. This number can be adjusted based on the number of participants
-For example, if there are not enough haiku warriors signed up to make a full show it may go to double-elimination (you need to lose two rounds to be eliminated).
-We encourage pre-sign ups for slams. If not a sold out show, you may sign up at the venue-Last haiku warrior standing wins the trophy and cash prize
$10 General Admission. Buying an audience ticket does not register you for the slam.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN. 8 slots for sign up
REGISTERED POETS:1. ShAy Black2. Azar King3. Davelyn Athena4.5.6.7.8.Poet registration via PayPal $10 below or via Cashapp $witsendpoetry
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