Slam-O-Vision 2023

On October 2, Slam poets from around Iowa are invited to participate in a special international slam event in Iowa City! SlamoVision is a project of the international UNESCO Cities of Literature. Slam poets in some of the 42 Cities of Literature around the world will compete in their home cities. One poet from each participating city will move on to an international competition to be judged by fans from the other cities. At the end of the process, one poet will be named the SlamoVision champion for 2023! 

Everyone's welcome to compete in the slam or enjoy watching the show.

Date: Monday, October 2nd

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm // Slam Sign Up 6:30 // Slam Start 7 

Location: PS1 Close House, 538 S. Gilbert, Iowa City, IA

Slam Guidelines: Poets from across Iowa are invited to participate. Each poet has three-and-a-half minutes to perform. At the completion of three rounds, the winning poet will be chosen to represent Iowa City in the international competition. 

Presented by Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature and Iowa City Poetry