{"product_id":"wham-bam-tauranga-poetry-slam","title":"Wham Bam Tauranga Poetry Slam","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlam returns for its sixth year and coming back to its spiritual home of Toi Tauranga Art Gallery on \u003cstrong\u003eThu 29 Oct 2026, 6pm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-energy, competitive poetry event where poets perform their original work.An exhilarating blend of poetry, performance, theatre and storytelling with an emphasis on authentic voice, emotion, and audience connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver three rounds, twelve local performance poets will try to win the hearts of the audience judges, ultimately emerging as the next Wham Bam Tauranga Poetry Slam Champ.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlams are fun, inclusive spaces and whether you perform sonnets, rap, activism or comedy, all styles are welcome. The point is not the points, the point is the poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to perform? Keep an eye on our website and socials - registrations will be opening soon!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toi Tauranga Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50199409197313,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/2466\/4577\/files\/Wham_Bam_Poetry_Slam.webp?v=1787020368","url":"https:\/\/artgallery.org.nz\/products\/wham-bam-tauranga-poetry-slam","provider":"Toi Tauranga Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}