The Inspired Word's 2013 1G NYC Poetry Slam - Get in the Running for $1000 in Total Prize Money!

Get in the running for $1000 in year-end prize money!

The Inspired Word's 2013 Slam Master Jam poetry slam qualifiers will be held EVERY last Thursday of the month thru October 2013 at Bareburger in the East Village.

Note: No $$$ PRIZES AWARDED FOR WINNING QUALIFIERS.

This is an OPEN COMPETITION for the 1st 25 poets who sign up.

Guarantee a slot with an advance payment via Eventbrite:

http://inspiredwordnycpoetryslam.eventbrite.com/

The winners of the 10 qualifiers will be eligible to face off in the championship finals on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 for $1000 in total prize money:

1st place - $500

2nd place - $200

3rd place - $100

4th place - $75

5th place - $50

6th place - $30

7th place - $25

8th place - $20

9th place – 2 free drinks

10th place – 1 free drink

Time limit escalates from 3 minutes in the first round to 4 minutes in the last two rounds.

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When: EVERY last Thursday (Jan. to Oct.)

Where: Bareburger East Village

Corner of 5th Street and 2nd Avenue, 2nd floor

Manhattan, New York

Phone: (212) 510-8610

By subway, take the F train to Second Avenue and exit the 2nd Avenue side.


Time: Sign-up for the slam starts @ 7pm, slam starts 7:30.

Cover Charge: $10

NO AGE LIMIT.

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25 slots, three rounds:

First round - 25 (3-minute time limit)

Second round - Top 4 (4-minute time limit)

Third round - Top 2 (4-minute time limit)

Guidelines: strict time limit each round (though there's a ten-second grace period; if the person goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score), must be original work, must be a different piece each round (so MAKE SURE you bring THREE pieces).

Of the scores the person receives from five judges, the high and low scores will be dropped and the middle three get added together, giving the person a total score of 0-30. The highest scores in each round advance.

Big Mike Takes Down 1st Slam Master Jam Championship - The Videos!

Congrats to Big Mike!







What a blast of a night!

The Inspired Word's Slam Master Jam Championship Hosted by HBO Def Poetry star Gemineye Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011

The way it finished.

1st Place - Big Mike - $300 2nd Place - Robert Quote Rosa - $100 3rd Place - Omar Ion Holman - $75 4th Place - Christine-Jean Blain - $15 5th Place - Peter Seaton AKA Rain Maker - $10

The Inspired Word's 1st Slam Championship w/Host Gemineye - Thursday, Dec. 1

Thursday night goes BOOM!

This year's Slam Master Jam winners - 5 of the Tri-State's most dangerous slam poets, Omar Ion Holman, Big Mike, Peter Seaton AKA Rain Maker, Robert Rosa AKA Quote, and Christine-Jean Blain - battle it out for $500 in prize money, a feature spot in 2012, and bragging rights to The Inspired Word's 1st Slam Master Jam Championship.

Hosted by 3-time HBO Def Poetry star Gemineye.

1st Place - $300 (plus a feature spot for 2012 and included in the 2 year anniversary show on Jan. 6)

2nd Place- $100

3rd Place - $75

4th Place - $15

5th Place - $10
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The Combatants:

Christine-Jean Blain














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When: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011

Where: One and One Bar & Restaurant (downstairs Nexus Lounge) 76 East 1st Street (corner of 1st Avenue) Manhattan, NYC Phone: (917) 703-1512

Doors Open @ 6:30pm

Showtime @ 7pm

Cover Charge: $10

NO AGE LIMIT.

Gemineye's NYC Birthday Bash Slam for Spoken Word Poets, Actors, Storytellers - Thurs, June 9

Come join Inspired Word host and 3-time Def Poetry star Gemineye celebrate his birthday @ the third leg of the Slam Master Jam!

This is the third of 5 Inspired Word slams in 2011. The winners in each of the first 4 slams will be eligible to face off in the championship finals in Dec. for $500 in total prize money: $300 (+ paid 2012 feature spot) for 1st place. $100 for 2nd. $75 for 3rd. $25 for 4th.

Note: No $$$ prizes awarded for THIS leg of the 5-leg series.

Open to poets, actors, spoken word artists, and storytellers.

Time limit escalates from 3 minutes to 4, then to 5, as one advances.

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When: Thursday, June 9, 2011

Where: One and One Bar & Restaurant (downstairs Nexus Lounge)
76 East 1st Street (corner of 1st Avenue)
Manhattan, NYC
Phone: (212) 598-9126

Time: 7pm (sign-up starts @ 6:30, first come, first served)

Cover Charge: $10

NO AGE LIMIT.

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20 slots, three rounds:

First round - 20 (3-minute time limit)

Second round - Top 4 (4-minute time limit)

Third round - Top 2 (5-minute time limit)

Strict Guidelines: strict time limit each round (though there's a ten-second grace period; if the person goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score), must be original work, must be a different piece each round (so MAKE SURE you bring THREE pieces).

Of the scores the person receives from five judges, the high and low scores will be dropped and the middle three get added together, giving the person a total score of 0-30. The highest scores in each round advance.

New York City Slam for Poets, Actors, Spoken Word Artists, Storytellers - Thurs, May 5!

Mike Geffner Presents The Inspired Word's Slam Master Jam for Poets, Actors, Spoken Word Artists, and Storytellers. Hosted by 3-time Def Poetry star Gemineye.

This is the second leg of 5 Inspired Word slams in 2011. The winners of the first 4 slams will be eligible to face off in the championship finals in Dec. for $500 in total prize money: $300 (+ paid 2012 feature spot) for 1st place. $100 for 2nd. $75 for 3rd. $25 for 4th.

Time limit escalates from 3 minutes to 4, then to 5, as one advances.

DISCLAIMER: No $$$ prizes awarded for THIS leg of the 5-leg series.

When: Thursday, May 5, 2011

Where: One and One Bar & Restaurant (downstairs Nexus Lounge)
76 East 1st Street (corner of 1st Avenue)
Manhattan, NYC
http://www.oneandoneny.com/
Phone: (212) 598-9126

Doors open @ 6:30pm, show starts @ 7:30pm.

Cover Charge: $10

NO AGE LIMIT.

*****

20 slots, three rounds:

First round - 20 (3-minute time limit)

Second round - Top 4 (4-minute time limit)

Third round - Top 2 (5-minute time limit)

Guidelines: strict time limit each round (though there's a ten-second grace period; if the person goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score), must be original work, must be a different piece each round (so MAKE SURE you bring THREE pieces).

Of the scores the person receives from five judges, the high and low scores will be dropped and the middle three get added together, giving the person a total score of 0-30. The highest scores in each round advance.