Thank you for choosing to audition for the First Citizens National Poetry Slam at the National Library, 23 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain!
Here are some important guidelines:
- The time you select will be confirmed as your order in the line up of auditions on Saturday 15 February. While we have scheduled specific audition times, please note that delays may occur based on the event's flow or unforeseen circumstances. Check your email regularly for potential schedule updates.
- Be punctual as securing an alternative slot is not guaranteed.
Should you need to change the date and/or time for your audition, please contact us via email at least 2 hours before your previously selected time slot.
- If you are under the age of 18, your parent/guardian will be required to sign a consent form and attach a copy of one form of national identification.
- You will be sent the Slam terms and conditions before your audition date. In order to audition you must read and consent to the terms.
- Each audition slot is up to 5 minutes. Briefly state your name, greet the judges, and promptly begin your poem.
- Your poem must be 4 minutes or shorter. This length will be the same for semi finals and finals.
- There will be no extension of time beyond your allocated slot.