THE B SIDE SLAM (ROUND 1)

THE B SIDE SLAM — ROUND ONE

A National Poetry Month Experience

Kick off National Poetry Month and celebrate 25 years of On the B Side with THE B SIDE SLAM: Round One — a high-energy poetry slam experience where bars matter, the crowd is engaged, and the competition is real.

This is not an open mic.

This is a slam.

Poets will battle it out for a $500 CASH PRIZE, while audiences experience powerful spoken word, live DJ energy, and a night rooted in culture and creativity.

📍 EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, April 12, 2026

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎤 Hosted by Ingrid B

🎧 Music by DJ Gazm (G-A-Z-M)

🎤 POETS — READY TO STEP UP?

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• $10 entry fee to compete
• $500 IN CASH PRIZES
• Limited poet slots available
• Sign-ups are first come, first served
  

Poets should arrive early, check in on time, and be prepared to bring their strongest work to the mic.

🎟️ ATTENDEES

• $20 cover
• Seating is limited
• Early arrival strongly recommended

Come experience competitive spoken word, intentional vibes, and an audience that knows how to respond to the art.

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT

• Competitive poetry slam
• Live DJ set
• High-energy crowd
• A celebration of spoken word, community, and creative excellence
  

On the B Side is where people come to laugh, cry, and be inspired — and THE B SIDE SLAM delivers that experience every time.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFO

• This is a 21+ event
• All sales are final
• Respect the mic, the artists, and the venue