Watch Week 2 | Slamtastic Poetry Slam Competition

Witness the journey to greatness as the area's most talented wordsmiths compete to qualify for the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team!

Slamtastic Competition Event Schedule

12/2 Virtual Slamtastic Competition

Make sure your mic, your camera & your voice are all on in this virtual poetry competition where $100 is on the line! 

12/16 Virtual Slamtastic Competition

Teen poets 13-19 are welcome in this virtual poetic competition, where the winner walks away with $100. 

1/6 Slamtastic Last Chance Slam

Join your favorite teen poets as they compete for a chance to take the final spot on the DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team.

1/16 Slamtastic Grand Slam Finals @ Busboys & Poets in Hyattsville, Maryland

Witness the formation of the DMV’s Youth Poetry Slam Team as our eight teen finalists all reach for the Grand Slam Championship Crown.

Learn more about Slamtastic below!