Bronco Bash

2024 — Blackfoot, ID/US

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Original Spoken Word Poetry

Event Description:

Original Spoken Word Poetry- 5 minute maximum with 30 second "grade period."

1. May be delivered extemporaneously with a notecard or memorized.
2. No more than 150 words of the original poetry may be direct quotation from any other speech or writing, and such quotations must be identified in a printed copy of the speech.
3. An introduction is permitted, but not required.
4. A successful performer will craft a piece that elicits critical thought, reflection, or emotion. As opposed to traditional Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry is created to be performed aloud and may feature rhythmic flow, vivid imagery, word play, gestures, lyrical elements, and repetition.
5. Spoken Word is special because it allows the performer to pull from generations of oral tradition and performance. Spoken Word combines elements of rap, hip hop, storytelling, rhyme, repetition, improvisation, and word play. It allows the performer the liberty to tell their story creatively.
6. Spoken Word can be about any topic the performer wishes to speak about, and it often highlights issues that directly affect the performer like social justice, race, politics, community, inequality, gender, identity, or mental health. At its core, it’s all about heart and the emotions and opinions of the performer.