Unfiltered: Poetry

The stage is calling Sydney's strongest voices. Come listen, cheer, judge and be part of an electric night of spoken word at The Rocks.

Australian Poetry Slam returns to The Rocks! The national competition for spoken word returns in 2026 with heats across the country to find this year's APS Champion. Come along to The Rocks Heat for a beautiful Spring evening of spoken word, sign up on arrival to enter or sit back and watch an inspiring event hosted by Adara Enthaler, with feature performances by Dai Moret and 2023 Champion Rob Waters. Whether you’re performing as a poet or supporting local wordsmiths from the crowd – this is the place to be.

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