Word N Sound Poetry and Live Music Series

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Word N Sound Poetry and Music Series is a platform for the expression of spoken word, not so much a commercial venture as an attempt to make a positive impact on youth in the city.

S/O to all the performers today. Congratulations to our new Queen of the Mic, Refilwe.
09/05/2026

S/O to all the performers today. Congratulations to our new Queen of the Mic, Refilwe.

09/05/2026

Language has been the theme today, we've been spoilt with amazing diversity. Siyamthanda gives us a taste of home in the Eastern Cape. #

09/05/2026

Leah returns this month, with a poem about the homeless men she encounters.

09/05/2026

The Multilingual Guvhasto amazes us with 5 languages in 1 poem!

09/05/2026

Kuda kicks things off this afternoon. The best poem will take home R2000! All the best to the poets for today's

The stage is set for the 2nd episode of the Word N Sound at the Market Theatre in Newtown.
09/05/2026

The stage is set for the 2nd episode of the Word N Sound at the Market Theatre in Newtown.

Watch poets battle it out in the slam competition, where the winning poem takes home R2000 in cash or BTC.This episode w...
08/05/2026

Watch poets battle it out in the slam competition, where the winning poem takes home R2000 in cash or BTC.

This episode will also feature a special poetic-finance showcase: Africa - The Funeral by Exonumia - a striking feature presentation that brings art, memory, and money into one unforgettable moment.

🎤 Poetry League
🕚 Free ARTSxTECH workshop: 11am-12:30pm
🕐 Show starts: 1pm
🎟️ Entry: R50
📍 Market Theatre, Newtown

Tickets available on Webtickets and at the venue.

Powered by Bitcoin The Market Theatre Goethe-Institut Johannesburg Exonumia

Creative Freedom is alive, right??With inflation rising and new digital regulations emerging, the future of creative fre...
08/05/2026

Creative Freedom is alive, right??

With inflation rising and new digital regulations emerging, the future of creative freedom is changing, drastically.

The question is:
How do creators protect their voice and their income in the digital age?

Poetic Finance explores where art, technology, freedom and money meet.

Join us for Poetry League & ARTSxTECH, a free workshop on digital payment wallets, and how they can help artists earn and stay financially independent.

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Market Theatre

This was the winning poem from the first episode of the Word N Sound Poetry League. Do you think you could beat this poe...
07/05/2026

This was the winning poem from the first episode of the Word N Sound Poetry League. Do you think you could beat this poem and walk away with the R2000 prize? Then, arrive early at the Market Theatre this Sat, 9 May, to sign up.

"Deadbeat" by Ella Fatso

Watch "Adam" by Tshegofatjo. You can also compete in the Poetry League Slam, all you have to do is arrive early and sign...
06/05/2026

Watch "Adam" by Tshegofatjo. You can also compete in the Poetry League Slam, all you have to do is arrive early and sign up.
NEXT SHOW: Sat 9 May, Market Theatre, Newtown.

"Adam" by Tshegofatjo

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