GPS!? Where You At!?
The Guelph Poetry Slam happens at the e-bar (41 Quebec Street) the 3rd Saturday of every month. Anyone can sign-up to perform on the open mic or compete in the poetry slam. The competition has some rules, and the winning poet will receives $100! Every slam includes a feature performance from a spoken word artist.
Laugh It Off Edition! Ft. Korey with a K
It's that time of year again! it's cold, the darkest night is just around the corner, the complications of family are evident, and Guelph tends to empty out like a fart hit the room. We bet you could use a chance to giggle, chortle, chuckle, howl, and snort so hard for one night that maybe it will last through the "season".
Think you're a comedian or a poet with a sense of humour? Here's your chance to shine. Slam your funniest work for your chance to win this month's $100 prize. Join us Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm at the eBar (41 Quebec St). $10 or PWYC, or free if you have a birthaversary this month.
Think you're a comedian or a poet with a sense of humour? Here's your chance to shine. Slam your funniest work for your chance to win this month's $100 prize. Join us Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm at the eBar (41 Quebec St). $10 or PWYC, or free if you have a birthaversary this month.
About the Feature
"Korey with a K" is is his stage name. Some people call him "The Wizard". And by some, we mean he calls himself "The Wizard". Korey Alexander McDermott is a stage poet, stand up comedian, actor, writer, Improv coach, personal trainer, extra senserory perceptionist and reiki practitioner.
In his off-time, Korey volunteers as a semi-professional hype man (yeah boi!). His current writing projects include a musical titled "crazy: the musical", a biography for his grandmother titled "oh, that's nice", and an autobiography titled "the psychology of idiots: an autobiography "
He chose the name Korey with a K because his name starts with a K. (Yeah boi!)
In his off-time, Korey volunteers as a semi-professional hype man (yeah boi!). His current writing projects include a musical titled "crazy: the musical", a biography for his grandmother titled "oh, that's nice", and an autobiography titled "the psychology of idiots: an autobiography "
He chose the name Korey with a K because his name starts with a K. (Yeah boi!)
What's a Poetry Slam?
Poetry slams have crossed the border into the hearts of Canadians from all walks of life since it was cooked up in the soul-soaked city of Chicago in a jazz lounge just over a quarter century ago. Slams were created to transform spoken poetry from static readings for the artistic elite into stunning, interactive, dynamic, and competitive performances.
Anyone can sign up and members of the audience are selected to be judges at the slam, assigning each poetry performance a score from 0 to 10. Only original writing can be performed and no props or musical accompaniments are allowed; for three minutes, it’s just the poet, their poem, and an audience. Poets who compete in a slam have a chance to win the grand prize of $100.
Language and content of GSW events can sometimes be intense and triggering, while GPS is an all ages event and we do most often have an active listener on hand, attendees discretion is advised. Find out more about poetry slam rules and how you can try out for a spot on Guelph's poetry slam team.
**Unfortunately our regular venue for GPS is not wheelchair accessible, but whenever possible Guelph Spoken Word makes a conscience effort to accommodate a wide range of a ability issues.**
Anyone can sign up and members of the audience are selected to be judges at the slam, assigning each poetry performance a score from 0 to 10. Only original writing can be performed and no props or musical accompaniments are allowed; for three minutes, it’s just the poet, their poem, and an audience. Poets who compete in a slam have a chance to win the grand prize of $100.
Language and content of GSW events can sometimes be intense and triggering, while GPS is an all ages event and we do most often have an active listener on hand, attendees discretion is advised. Find out more about poetry slam rules and how you can try out for a spot on Guelph's poetry slam team.
**Unfortunately our regular venue for GPS is not wheelchair accessible, but whenever possible Guelph Spoken Word makes a conscience effort to accommodate a wide range of a ability issues.**
