Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final
in partnership with Taylor Wessing
Main Space
Thu 14 Nov 24 10am General Public Booking
Wed 13 Nov 24 10am Advance Priority Booking for Champion, Icon and Legend members
Wed 13 Nov 24 2pm Priority Booking for all members
Starts: 7:30pm
Curfew: 11pm
Please note: Stage times are subject to change and published where available.
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Fees & Age Guidance
Fees are 6% + a £2 restoration levy per ticket
Latecomers will be admitted throughout
Under-16s to be accompanied by an adult, Under-14s to be accompanied by an adult and in seated areas only
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Access
The Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final will have BSL interpretation throughout by Peter Abraham and Ali Gordon. If you have any questions about this or other access enquiries, please get in touch via the question mark in the bottom right of your webpage or visit our Access information here.
The prestigious Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final is back for its 20th year running as we call on the best in emerging spoken word to compete for a cash prize and the coveted title of Slam Champion. In celebration of its 20th year, BBC Radio 1’s Vick Hope will co-host the Roundhouse Poetry Slam with award-winning poet Toby Campion. The UK’s biggest spoken word competition for 18-25 year-olds is thrilled to announce acclaimed rapper and writer Akala, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mahalia and 2015 Slam winner, Caleb Femi, as the first guest judge.
The Roundhouse Poetry Slam is one of our most anticipated events, first hitting the stage in 2006 and becoming the heart of The Last Word Festival in 2013. Having made it through six national heats, the most exciting voices in spoken word will put their original work to the test and our esteemed panel of judges will crown one poet Roundhouse Slam champion.
The Roundhouse has a trailblazing five-year partnership with international law firm Taylor Wessing. A well-known supporter of the arts, and with the Roundhouse specifically over the past few years, Taylor Wessing is the principal partner, including their dedicated support of the Poetry Slam.
“The Roundhouse Poetry Slam has been an important “ones to watch” for so many years, I’m super-excited to be a part of that process.” – Rachel Long
The 2025 Poetry Slam Finalists have been chosen!
Introducing the 10 poets:
Can’t make it in person? No problem!
Watch the Poetry Slam Final livestream online on Youtube
Experience the performances as they happen, take part in the online audience vote, and witness the winner being crowned… all from the comfort of your home.
This event is a part of Roundhouse Three Sixty, a brand new festival of music and culture across the month of April. Click here to discover the full programme.