# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: With MC Dave Rudden.About this EventIn partnership with Fighting Words.This event takes place in The Chapel in the North Range of IMMA Venues.The Fighting Words Story Slam at the Dublin Book Festival is an open mic event for young people aged 13–18 to share original stories, poems, and songs! This fun and exciting platform celebrates youth creativity and gives performers a chance to shine on stage. Registration is required for performers and audience spots are also limited—book early to be part of this exciting celebration of young voices!Age: 13+ yrsTo register as a performer please complete the form here.Age guideline for performers: 13 - 18To book in as an audience member please register via Eventbrite as normal.This is a family friendly event.This is a free event. Alternatively, by choosing a donation ticket to any amount, you would be contributing towards keeping DBF events accessible for all.Please note we may be capturing candid imagery at this event for use on our social media and website.Dave Rudden is an Irish author and scriptwriter. His bestselling novel, Knights of the Borrowed Dark, won Children’s Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in 2016 and is now a syllabus text. He has also authored multiple works in the universe of Doctor Who. Dave has been an Ambassador for Ireland Reads since 2022 and is Writer-in-Residence for the Kids Love Books podcast on RTÉ and Artist-in-Residence at Dublin City University.To hear first about our future events sign up to our newsletter here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin-8/fighting-words-story-slam-open-mic-session-for-teen-writers/100001638301155859 - **Event Categories**: art, open-mic, literary-art, performances, entertainment, festivals, nonprofit, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin 8 - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Irish Museum of Modern Art - **lat**: 53.3445813 - **long**: -6.2963946 - **full address**: Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Dublin 8, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e0c052071166e20380333658bcdc9009ed5e07da2ed5ba615c9cd8d487d40f41-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbce4f0-gmir.jpg?v=1761964600 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers being held? - **A:** Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers takes place on Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Irish Museum of Modern Art, Military Road, Dublin 8, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers? - **A:** Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers is organized by Dublin Book Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fighting Words Story Slam: Open Mic Session for Teen Writers is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin 8, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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