2.5 hours
The Collective
Starting at USD 13
Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
The Collective
15400 Grand River Ave, Detroit, United States
Who will rise and represent Detroit for the 2026 Slam Season?
The Detroit Echo Slam Team Qualifier is back—and this year’s competition promises to be bigger, louder, and more intense than ever. Poets from across the city will hit the stage with their strongest original work, all battling for their chance to represent Detroit on the national slam poetry scene.
A poetry slam is a competitive performance event where poets are judged by audience-selected judges.
Detroit brings the fire every year—this one will be no exception.
The Top 6 scoring poets will earn their place representing Detroit as:
🏆 1st Place: $75
🥈 2nd Place: $50
🥉 3rd Place: $25
Location: The Collective
15400 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
Date: November 30, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Limited slots available—early sign-up is encouraged.
Audience tickets are available directly on Eventbrite. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Come witness raw talent, electric performances, and the crowning of Detroit’s next championship slam team.
Who will rise? Who will represent? Find out live. 🎤🔥
About the Detroit Echo Slam Team
The Detroit Echo Slam Team is a competitive group of spoken word artists who represent Detroit in regional and national poetry slam events. Each year, the team is chosen through an intense qualifying slam where poets perform original work and showcase their strongest stage presence. Known for their truth, grit, and undeniable artistry, the team carries Detroit’s voice to stages across the country.
The Detroit Echo Slam Team is proudly led by Slam Master Arrie Lane, whose vision, leadership, and dedication help guide the team’s growth, strategy, and competitive excellence.
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Tickets for Detroit Echo Team Qualifier Poetry Slam can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 13 USD |
| Competing Poet Registration | 15 USD |
