(nearly) Every
3rd Saturday of the month, except August, PYPM hosts a youth-led open
mic and poetry slam for teens to come and share their work in a safe,
uncensored environment at The Rotunda. Young people from all over
Philadelphia come to express themselves in front of a supportive
audience where they can grab the microphone and be heard!
***Interested in slamming or signing up for the open mic? See Slam Rules/Schedule, and Registration for
full details. Date: Every 3rd Saturday from September through June
Time: 6PM sharp (doors open at 5:45PM) PYPM YOUTH SLAM TEAM & BRAVE
NEW VOICES Teens who participate in the slams earn points to qualify for
the semi-final and final slams to make the PYPM Slam Team. Each year
PYPM sends a Youth Slam Team to represent Philadelphia at The Brave New
Voices International Youth Poetry Festival to compete against over 50
other poetry teams from around the world. The festival is held in
various cities across the U.S giving teens an opportunity to travel,
from Los Angeles to Chicago. Youth poets earn their spot on the team by
competing in Youth Night Slams. PYPM won first place at Brave New Voices