Join Our Community and Find Your Stage
We are building a tribe of storytellers, from first-time performers to published poets. Explore our open calls, writing workshops, and national competitions to find your space with us.
Our founder explains what we look for in poets for our professional shows. This video gives you practical tips on how to prepare your audition, focusing on memorization and stage presence.
A past winner of the Wingword Poetry Competition shares her journey. This is your chance to get recognized, published, and win prizes in our online competition open to all Indian citizens.
An animated call for applications for our World Mark Aerocity show. We are always looking for experienced spoken word performers who can entertain a live crowd.
Congratulations to the poets selected for our next big show. This is an example of how we announce our selected performers for curated events.
A creative video reminding poets about our upcoming open mic. If you have a story to tell, we have a stage waiting for you.
A short, poetic invitation to our last open mic in Delhi. These events are a safe space for every artist and listener to express, connect, and be.
An open call for performers for our final open mic. We post these announcements regularly, so keep an eye out for your chance to sign up.
A collage showcasing the performers for an upcoming open mic. We love to feature our artists and build excitement for the show.
About Join Our Community: Announcements & Opportunities
When you apply for our curated showcases, please skip the casual clips. We look for artists who can hold a room for 20 minutes, so memorization and stage presence are key. If you are still finding your voice, check our open mic calendar, where we welcome shorter pieces and help you build that confidence before you hit the main stage.
Why Join Our Community?
Poetry is more than just words on a page. It is a way to connect, rebel, and heal. Whether you write in Hindi, English, or any regional language, we have built a space where your voice matters. This page is our central hub for all upcoming opportunities.
Opportunities to Get Involved
- Wingword Poetry Prize: Our annual national competition is open to every Indian citizen. It is a chance to get your work published, receive formal jury feedback, and compete for cash prizes.
- Curated Showcases: These are professional, high-impact events. We look for poets who can perform 20 minute sets. If you want to be considered, send us a recording that shows your stage presence and command over your material.
- Workshops & Mentorship: We host programs like 'Verse & Voice' to help you refine your writing technique and performance skills. These sessions are designed to move you from amateur to professional level spoken word.
- Open Mics: The perfect entry point. These events are smaller, more intimate, and the best place to test new material before a supportive audience.
A Note on Submissions
We are a community-first organization. We do not just look for great writers, we look for storytellers who care about their impact on the audience. When you submit your work or audition tape, be authentic. We value original, self-composed poems that reflect your unique perspective. Keep an eye on this space for audition deadlines and workshop schedules.
Delhi Poetry Slam
We are a noisy, big-hearted family of writers, students, and dreamers who believe that poetry is for everyone. From small galis to big city stages, we want to help you find your voice and a safe place to share it. Join us.
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