AZ SPEAKS

LABOR DAY WEEKEND POETRY FEST

"Your Story. Your Voice. Your Power."

"Real Words. Real Stage. Real Impact."

Full 3-Day Schedule

Friday, September 4th

  • Meet & Greet + Collaboration Open Mic — with Poetry Hype "Mood" Series at Chic Artistry Studio, Downtown Phoenix, featuring Jeronimo Speaks

  • Speak Easy Late Night Networking Cocktail Hour — at Coronado Venue

Saturday, September 5th

  • Workshop: The Art of Spoken Word: From Pen to Performance — 9AM–2PM, facilitated by Jeronimo Speaks (must attend to compete)

  • Network Luncheon

  • Desert Verses Competition — Rounds 1 & 2 — evening, starts 6PM, judged by industry pros

Sunday, September 6th

  • Poetry Brunch Showcase

  • Championship Round of the Desert Verses Competition

  • Winners Announcement

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