Get ready for the BIGGEST Western Sydney Poetry Takeover by Australia's biggest poetry slam!

Across two epic weeks, Bankstown Poetry Slam is proud to present Brave New Word - a poetry festival which will culminate in Australia's First National Youth Poetry Slam (!!!).

Over 50 local and interstate artists are joined by international guests Rudy Francisco, Safia Elhillo and Nate Marshall. These amazing writers will traverse Western Sydney venues to inspire hearts and minds with poetic brilliance. 

There is something for everyone in this illuminating program - from novice writers to seasoned wordsmiths and from voracious performers to enthusiastic clickers. Bankstown to Blacktown, Casula to Campbelltown and everywhere in between... we've got Western Sydney poetry lovers covered! The festival will wrap up in Parramatta where Australia's FIRST National Youth Poetry Slam finalists will go head to head on 13 December at Riverside Theatres.