World Poetry Slam Organization

21/03/2026

The world pauses for poetry today.
We move it forward.

Introducing .tpg Garrly Tjon Poen Gie, President of the World Poetry Slam Organization, sharing his vision for the future of global slam.
A new chapter begins.

21/03/2026

Today, the world celebrates poetry across cultures, languages, and communities.

At the World Poetry Slam Organization, we recognize poetry as more than expression. It is a force that connects, challenges, and shapes our world.

On this World Poetry Day, we introduce our newly elected President, Garryl Tjon Garryl Tjon Poen Gie, who shares his vision for the future of global performance poetry and the international slam movement.

This is a moment of reflection.
And a moment of direction.
Watch the full message and join us in shaping what comes next.

13/03/2026

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13/03/2026

Today: Abya Yala Continental Poetry Slam Competition
The vibrant voices of the Americas take the stage today as the Abya Yala Continental Poetry Slam unfolds.
Support the poets, witness powerful performances, and celebrate the diversity of slam poetry across the continent.

Watch the livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/
Follow updates on Instagram: Abya Yala Poetry Slam
Time: 5:00 PM (GMT-6)

Let’s show love to the poets and organizers bringing this moment to life.

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08/12/2025

The Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal is pleased to announce that the Poetry Africa Festival will be the proud host of the 5th World Poetry Slam Championship, scheduled to take place in 2026. Join us in Durban as we host 40 slammers and 40 nations from around the globe. Become a partner with us as we celebrate the power of the human voice, performance, & Poetry.

18/10/2025

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17/10/2025

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27/08/2025

It’s WORDPLAY Wednesday.

Here’s today’s prompt:
“If silence could leave footprints, where would it walk first?”

Take a moment, write a line, a stanza, or share a thought.
Your words might be the voice someone needed today. 💭✍🏾

26/08/2025

Meet Deborah Johnson, a young Nigerian poet and performance artist who is using her art to spark social change!

From winning major poetry slams in Abuja and Lagos to placing 3rd in the World Poetry Slam, Deborah’s journey shows the power of storytelling without borders. She’s collaborated with UNICEF, the British Council, and even the U.S. Embassy on projects that highlight mental health and youth empowerment.

Read more about Deborah’s inspiring ~ https://worldpoetryslam.org/tuesday-spotlight-deborah-johnson-a-poet-storyteller-change-maker

12/08/2025

🎨✨ WPSO Talent Spotlight Tuesday
From the smell of turpentine in the studio to the bright lights of Europe’s biggest slam stages paints with words.

🇪🇸 Spanish National Champion (2022)
🇪🇺 European Slam Champion (2022, Rome)
🎤 Multiple slam titles across Catalonia
🌍 World Slam Championship Representative

Every breath, every pause, every shift in tone a deliberate brushstroke.
Every poem a living canvas.

💬 What’s your favorite Pablowski line or performance? Tell us below.

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05/08/2025

From Spain to the world stage. ✨ This week’s is a tribute to the undeniable force that is Sandra Lucena Porras, aka . A classically trained dancer turned poet, she brought the fire of flamenco and the soul of Spain to the World Poetry Slam Championship in Togo, finishing an incredible 8th in the world.

Her story is a reminder that the best poetry is a fusion of all our passions. Tap the link in our bio to read her full story. ⬇️

01/08/2025

✍️ Slamily Friday Features Philip Meersman

They call him the “unbound bard.”
From Brussels to Bogota, Philip Meersman has redefined what poetry can be. Sculptor. Sound poet. VR innovator. Co-founder of WPSO. Protest artist. His verse has no borders. His mission? To unite slam poets worldwide under one inclusive, evolving global voice.

Read the full feature → https://worldpoetryslam.org/philip-meersman-the-unbound-bard-shaping-poetrys-global-future/