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Poetry Slam Festival in Bielefeld: Who will win the 2025 Slam duel?
Experience the Poetry Slam Festival in Bielefeld on May 27, 2025, with top poets from Rhineland-Palatinate and participants from across Germany.
Poetry Slam Festival in Bielefeld: Who will win the 2025 Slam duel?
On Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, the 29th Poetry Slam Festival in East Westphalia will take place in the Lokschuppen Bielefeld. From 8 p.m., talented poets will compete against each other to win the prestigious title of “Poetry All Stars” and the “Golden Leineweber”. The event not only offers exciting competitions, but also an entertaining live experience that brings culture from the stage directly to the audience. Organizers emphasize that the poetry slam culture celebrates the voice and creative expression of its participants.
The outstanding participants include Julius Keinath, the reigning defending champion and German runner-up in 2024, and Lisa Pauline Wagner, who is competing as the reigning defending champion and runner-up. Furthermore, Simon Middelkoop, Lea Weber, Anna Lisa Azur and Florian Stein seem well placed to prove their skills in the competition. A diverse field of participants guarantees an exciting evening full of creative energy and expression.
The concept of the poetry slam
The poetry slam is not only a platform for competitions, but also a form of art that is considered democratic. The competition was created by Marc Kelly Smith in the 1980s to make poetry more exciting and accessible. Participants perform their works in front of a live jury and audience as they evaluate the performances. The five randomly chosen jury members award points from 0 to 10, with the highest and lowest ratings not being counted. The sum of the remaining ratings determines the winner.
Slam poetry focuses on themes such as identity, struggle and empowerment. Notable pieces that illustrate the broad spectrum of this art form include “Mama” by Emi Mahmoud and “Adrenaline Rush” by Rudy Francisco. These works impressively show how poets can reflect on personal and social challenges and captivate listeners.
Event details and participants
The Poetry Slam Festival is accompanied by a lively atmosphere that allows participants and the audience to connect directly. Previous winners include well-known names such as Felix Lobrecht, Sarah Bosetti and Till Reiners, who have also paved the way for many aspiring artists. There will be various payment options for spectators, which will be accepted cashless in the locomotive shed.
- Datum: Dienstag, 27. Mai 2025
- Uhrzeit: 20 Uhr
- Ort: Lokschuppen Bielefeld
This is a must for all poetry lovers, as the event is not only a competition, but also a celebration of creativity and exchange. Whether as an active participant or as a listener - the very special energy of a poetry slam is an experience that should not be missed. Additional information about future events can be obtained from local newspapers and platforms such as Book Riot can be found, which also provide an overview of current slam poet events.