SLAM APPLICATIONS
SLAM APPLICATIONS
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TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE MIND OVER SLAMMER STAGE
TAKE YOUR PLACE ON THE MIND OVER SLAMMER STAGE
Applications are open to compete in the 2026/27 Mind Over Slammer slam heats.
Six regional heats will take place across the UK, with the winner and first runner-up from each regional heat progressing to the Mind Over Slammer National Grand Finale in central London. With travel and accommodation paid for.
You don’t need to be an established performer to apply. We want to hear from new, emerging and established poets and spoken word artists aged 18+.
THE ROAD TO THE GRAND FINALE
THE ROAD TO THE GRAND FINALE
Each regional heat will feature 12 competing poets performing live in front of an audience and judging panel.
The winner and first runner-up from each regional heat will progress to the National Grand Finale, where finalists will compete for £3,000 in prize money:
🥇 1st Place — £1,500
🥈 2nd Place — £1,000
🥉 3rd Place — £500
Travel and accommodation are covered for the London Grand Finale Finalists.
CHOOSE YOUR REGIONAL HEAT
CHOOSE YOUR REGIONAL HEAT
LEEDS
Monday 19th October 2026
Hyde Park Book Club
Doors: 18:00
Show: 19:00–22:00
Applications close: 09/10/26
MANCHESTER
Wednesday 24th November 2026
Band on the Wall
Doors: 18:00
Show: 19:00–22:00
Applications close: 03/11/26
BIRMINGHAM
Wednesday 9th December 2026
The Glee Club
Doors: 17:45
Show: 18:30–21:30
Applications close: 18/11/26
BRISTOL
Wednesday 20th January 2027
Zed Alley
Doors: 18:00
Show: 19:00–22:00
Applications close: 30/12/26
BRIGHTON
Wednesday 10th March 2027
The Brunswick
Doors: 18:00
Show: 19:00–22:00
Applications close: 17.02.2027
LONDON
April 2027
Date & Venue TBC
Applications close: TBA
BEFORE YOU APPLY
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Please read the Mind Over Slammer FAQs before submitting your application.
They contain important information about eligibility, slam rules, judging, performances and what to expect if you progress to the Grand Finale.
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