Indulge with us and 1 billion others worldwide on July 7, World Chocolate Day at the upcoming Singapore Poetry Slam.
About this event
Express yourself with one or more original poems that include the word ‘chocolate’ or join the open mic and share your rich chocolatey moments. The two best poets on the night will win $50 and $25 respectively, slammers need 3 poems up to 3 minutes each, with no props or music allowed unless specified by the organiser. Slam Judges are selected from the audience. Slam points are deducted for going over time. As movie character Forrest Gump says: “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Likewise, be ready to hear chocolate odes, dark chocoholic confessions, hot chocolate love poems and fruity anecdotes dipped in wit.
As well as cash prizes & chocolates for slam winners, audience members also stand a chance of winning bespoke hampers, by Chocoelf, local hero creator of Asian-themed flavours including kaya, durian, rose coconut & more, plus free tasting plates for the audience.
SLAM AND OPEN MIC GUIDELINES Express yourself with one or more original poems that include the word ‘chocolate’, or join the open mic and share your rich chocolatey moments. The two best poets on the night will win $50 and $25 respectively, slammers need 3 poems up to 3 minutes each, with no props or music allowed unless specified by the organiser. Slam Judges are selected from the audience. Slam points are deducted for going over time.
ONLINE SIGN UP TO PERFORM: To perform in the slam or the open mic sign up @ https://forms.gle/dakhM1XV8dtbtQhv5