Kupu Rere Matariki Poetry Slam

Kupu Rere (fast, flying word)...now in its fourth year and first time in the West.

Celebrate Matariki with a night out listening to some of our finest spoken word - poets in a fabulous venue that has Matariki stars shining bright.

Open al ALL poets - spoken word artists aged over 18 years+

Judges Panel:

Haare Williams, Deirdre Nehua, Anton Blank.

Email: kupurere@pl.net   for slam ciriteria

Location/venue: 

Council Chambers, 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson

Date: 
30 Jun 2011
Cost: 
$10
Entry details: 

Email: kupurere@pl.net   -  for slam criteria.

Contact details: 

Email: kupurere@pl.net for all inquiries.

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  • Kupu Rere

    Kupu Rere (fast, flying word)

    Themed on Matariki (Maori new year), Kupu Rere (fast, flying word) is an annual poetry slam held in Auckland city during the time of Matariki in June / July. All poets (18 years +) are eligible to participate - bring three poems that are inspired by Matariki.

    Three cash prizes are awarded for the best poems (as
    judged by a panel) on the theme of Matariki (Maori New Year).

    Kupu Rere will be held on 4 July 010, at The Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland City.

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