October XChange Open Mic & SLAM ATL Qualifier 10-09-26

XChange Open Mic & Slam ATL Qualifier.

A celebration of voice, story, and sound

Step into the spotlight at XChange Open Mic, a welcoming space for all forms of artistic expression. Whether you’re a poet, comedian, musician, storyteller, or creative shapeshifter, this mic is for you.

There will be a short open mic followed by a poetry slam to qualify for Slam ATL.

🗓 Time: 

• Slam & Open Mic Sign-up 7:30PM

• Mic goes live at 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Paul Robeson Theater

🎤 Hosted by: Theresa Davis

🎟 Admission:

• $10 in advance

• $15 at the door

  
  

No refunds

FOR OPEN MIC

Each participant has 5–7 minutes (maybe a little more 😉) to share their work with a vibrant, supportive audience.

Mic / Connection Information

• 1 Microphone

• Bluetooth Connection Speaker

FOR SLAM ATL QUALIFIER

 Poems will be judged by audience members not associated with the performing poets. High and low scores are dropped and the highest scores will advance to the next round.

$50 first place for Slam ATL Qualifier

• Poets have 3 minutes with a 10 second grace period

• No Musical accompaniment, no props, original work only

A qualified slammer:

• has at least 3 unique poems to perform or compete with

• would be able to commit to a finals in January

• is willing to collaborate in a team environment to develop group poems

• has the bandwidth to meet regularly if you make the team

• can take off work/ responsibilities June 9, 2026 - June 12, 2026 to attend the Southern Fried poetry slam.

Snacks available for purchase.

Come to perform, come to listen, come to be inspired.

All voices. All art forms. One stage.