We're back at Phoenix for more poetry and music, with a special performance from this month's feature poet, Ceri Baker.

We're back at Phoenix for more poetry and music, with a special performance from this month's feature poet, Ceri Baker.

As always we’ll also have open mic, a poetry slam with cash prize, the world-famous Some-Antics raffle, Ninja Bob playing tunes and host Sammy Nour.

Poetry open mic slots available, 3 mins per poet.

Poetry open mic etiquette:

• 3 mins per slot

• Perform one poem

• Original material only

• No hate speech

7ish slam slots available.

Slam Etiquette:

• Three minutes per poet

• Points deducted for going over time

• Two rounds of slam

• Perform one poem

• Original material only

• Audience judged

• Just for fun or rhyme to the death, either way bring a smile!

The slam winner takes home a custom Some-Antics notebook, £25 cash prize and a place in our Championship Slam 2026!

This event is priced at £4 but as always if this is a barrier to you attending please let us or the Phoenix box office know and we will provide a complimentary ticket for you.

To book a slot please message Some-Antics on Facebook or Instagram (@someanticsleicester) or by emailing [email protected]