The Roundhouse Poetry Slam is the UK’s leading spoken word competition and over the last 20 years has helped launch the careers of countless poets and writers. It’s not just a competition – it’s a celebration of the power of words and the artists who wield them.
Join the celebrations for the Bristol heat and witness some of the most exciting voices in the UK at the start of their journeys.
Presented by Roundhouse Poetry Slam, Raise The Bar & Taylor Wessing
Format: Unreserved seating
Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Finish: 21.15
All timings are approximate and subject to change
How to enter:
Deadline, 10.00, Mon 19 Jan
Calling poets and spoken word artists! The Roundhouse Poetry Slam in partnership with Taylor Wessing is back and they’re looking for emerging artists nationwide to step up to the mic.
The top ten poets from across the country will take part in the final in the iconic Roundhouse Main Space on Thu 9 Apr as part of Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival.
You can apply to take part below and find out more information below:
About Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space
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The venue
Weston Stage
Cellars at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Weston Stage is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Lower Ground (LG) and follow signs to Cellars and Weston Stage.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Weston Stage has level access from street level.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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