# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Australian Poetry Slam Brisbane Heat (Ruckus Slam!)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Poets Run This!

Have you ever wanted to change the world with your words? You are invited to rip those scrawled leaves of passion from your notebook and ignite them on stage.

Every year since 2007, Word Travels runs Australian Poetry Slam (APS) heats and wordshops in over 60 locations across the Asia-Pacific.  APS is the cupped hand amplifying the shouts of over 2000 new and emerging writers annually.

Share your words for two minutes on the mic. By throwing your ideas into the slam-storm, you could be chosen as the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam-bassador and offered an international writers’ festival tour worth about $20K.

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This APS Heat audience will send two writers to represent Brisbane in a performance at the QLD Final. The top 16 in the country make it to the National Final at Sydney Opera House on the 25th of October.

Tickets available now: https://events.humanitix.com/australian-poetry-slam-brisbane-heat/
or $25 on the door!

RULES FOR POETS
- Sign-up on the door opens at 6:30pm
- 20 poets maximum
- 2 min MAX time limit, points deducted for over-time
- Original work
- No props or costumes
Familiarise yourself with all the rules here:
https://www.australianpoetryslam.com/rules

New to this? We are running a workshop the week prior, check our page for details:
https://events.humanitix.com/australian-poetry-slam-aps-workshop-with-ruckus-slam
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-end/australian-poetry-slam-brisbane-heat-ruckus-slam/200030559633037
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 55

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West End
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Mirrorball Ministries
- **lat**: -27.48026
- **long**: 153.01257
- **full address**: Mirrorball Ministries, 126 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101, Australia, West End

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Australian Poetry Slam Brisbane Heat (Ruckus Slam!) being held?
  - **A:** Australian Poetry Slam Brisbane Heat (Ruckus Slam!) takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Mirrorball Ministries, 126 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101, Australia, West End.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Australian Poetry Slam Brisbane Heat (Ruckus Slam!)?
  - **A:** Australian Poetry Slam Brisbane Heat (Ruckus Slam!) is organized by Ruckus Brisbane.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Australian Poetry Slam Brisbane Heat (Ruckus Slam!) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West End, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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