Kansas City Poetry Slam

Kansas City Poetry Slam is every first Wednesday of the month at Uptown Arts Bar (3611 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri). The sign up list to compete drops at 9 PM on a first come, first serve basis. 10 poets can compete for the first place spot and a $50 cash prize. There are three rounds, 10 poets in the first round, 5 poets in the second round and 3 poets in the third round. Each poet will be judged by 5 randomly selected audience members on a scale of 1-10. Each poet is allowed 3 minutes on stage with no props and no costume. Original work only, please.

Kansas City Poetry Slam is a PSi certified slam venue committed to the local, regional, and national poetry slam scene, developing poetic skill and stage presentation through workshops, themed slams, group rehearsals, and feature shows.