The Heats

• How many poets will be in each slam heat?
• How are the slam heats structured?
• What are the Grand Slam prizes?

Performing

• How long do I have to perform?
• What happens if I go over 3 minutes?
• What are the rules on props?
• Do poems need to be on specific topics?
• Do I have to memorise my poem?

Entering

• How do I enter the slam?
• When will applications open for each slam?
• Can I enter more than one heat?

Judging

• Who will judge the slams?
• How will the slam be judged?