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Next up in Traverse Poetry’s exciting list of (seemingly) random events is Hip-Hop Shop: a free workshop for young people!

Hip-Hop Shop with D’Opus and Roshambo
Free workshop for people under 30 – but you must book through the ACT Writers Centre:
email admin@actwriters.org.au or phone (02) 6262 9191
20 September 2:00-5:00pm
Ainslie Arts Centre
Elouera Street, Braddon

In case you don’t know, D’Opus and Roshambo are some of the best hip-hop performers in Canberra. They’ve played just about every festival here (Trackside, Corinbank, Stonefest) and are getting a huge response overseas – in no small thanks to Triple J’s huge airplay of the track ‘Million Dollar Bill’. Consequently I’m ridiculously excited I’ve managed to get them to run this free workshop. If you’re even slightly interested in poetry and music you should give the ACT Writers Centre a ring on (02) 6262 9191 and book today!

And, just before I go, the winners of the Green Slam:

1. Andrew Galan (of that Other slam)
2. Skip
3. Farida

In case you were wondering where that rather strange Twitter poem is loacted, point your web navigator to the The Longest Poem in the World.

I’ve just done a long overdue update of the events page as well as sent out an e-newsletter (subscribe). I’ve been finding it quite hard to stay on top of promotion as it’s pretty much just me booking, organising and coordinating things. If there’s anyone out there who has experience in promoting events and a bit of time on their hands please get in touch – there’ll probably be a bit of money available to cover your time.

Ok, so the main upcoming event is the first slam at The Front for 2009, happening next week:

Poetry Slam
Friday 27 February
7.30pm – 11.30pm
The Front Café and Gallery, Wattle St, Lyneham

On the very next day, I’ll be joining some of Canberra’s finest spoken word performers doing a group piece specially written for Corinbank festival.

Spoken Word Showcase with Seung Baek, Fenella Edwards, Adam Hadley and Omar Musa
28 February 2009 – 4:45-5:00pm
Corin Forest Mountain Resort

Lots of things to look forward to!