Calling all senior school students in grades 9 – 12! Think you’ve got what it takes to own the stage? Enter the high-energy Whitsunday Voices Poetry SLAM!
From global stages to Mackay, Luka Lesson delivers poetry that hits. Hosted by internationally acclaimed poet and former Australian Poetry Slam Champion, Luka Lesson fuses rhythm, storytelling and raw truth.
Compete solo or in a team of up to four students and take part in an exclusive FREE workshop with Luka to sharpen your performance. All entrants receive a signed performance certificate. Winners take home the SLAM Champion Trophy and a grand prize worth competing for!
Ready to step up? Registration opens soon!
Email entry form to whitsundayvoices@was.qld.edu.au
or hand into reception at Whitsunday Anglican School.
Workshop
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 3:30pm – 5pm
Venue: Ron Bourne Hall, Whitsunday Anglican School
Competition
Date: Friday 17 July 2026 (Session 240)
Time: 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Venue: Ron Bourne Hall, Whitsunday Anglican School
Tickets: $8 – Session 240
Judging: Whitsunday Voices Official SLAM Panel
Judging Criteria: 50% performance and 50% content
PRIZES!
The winners of the Poetry SLAM! Competition will receive a trophy and more!
