Michael Wilson is the Write Out Loud 2009 Bolton Slam Champ!

Thursday 2nd April 2009 10:35 am (first posted 16th March 2009)

In a thrilling contest, which had a final of 5 people, Michael Wilson (pictured) was crowned Bolton Slam Champion for 2009, second was Gemma O'Neill and third Steeve the poet. The other runners up were Jeffarama and John Darwin

1st prize £50, 2nd £20 and runner-up prize, and the winner is eligible for an upcoming BBC Radio 4 national slam competition in the summer (to be announced later).

The championship took place at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton on 30th March.

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Comments

winston plowes

Wed 8th Apr 2009 22:13

well done there

A breath of fresh air

Winston

Seamus Kelly

Thu 2nd Apr 2009 10:49

Must agree - it was really an excellent night. Although competitive the atmosphere was great and poets were well supported. Felt a bit sorry for Louise having to go first (I know its hard because I did in my first slam at Wigan).

Well done all especially the winner who was superb and the organisers.

Photos now in galleries

Gus Jonsson

Wed 1st Apr 2009 10:15

Congratulations to all and of course our worthy champion Michael.

Guiness was in bottles... Rubbish stuff ... try to arrange draught....well it is good for you!

Great night.

Gus

Pete Crompton

Wed 1st Apr 2009 02:39

well done all!
super stuff
congrats to Michael on his win

<Deleted User> (5646)

Tue 31st Mar 2009 18:01

Congratulations to all the winners, especially of course Michael Wilson. Well deserved!

It was indeed a fantastic turn out with some experienced as well as not so experienced performers. I spoke to quite a few of them and the general concensus seemed to be that everyone had entered the slam in good spirits with no real thoughts they had any chance of winning. Me included :-)
Great camaraderie amongst performers and spectators alike which made for a fantastic event which i thoroughly enjoyed and wouldn't hesitate to enter again, regardless of the fact the marks for my own performance were low.
Better get some practice in.
Janet.x

John Darwin

Tue 31st Mar 2009 15:29

The event was splendid and tremendous! And Nivelan, yes I did drink all the Guinness but it was only about 3 cans!!

John Togher

Tue 31st Mar 2009 09:59

Sounds like it was a good night. A friendly yet competitive slam. Wished I could have been there.

Jeff Dawson

Tue 31st Mar 2009 09:20

Well chuffed to come in 4th in my slam debut!!! Thanx to all WOL for staging event, judges for doing the tricky bit, and everyone for watching and cheering us on (well done poets!) - good fun & great night! Thank you all for your support over the last year - fantastic!

Cheers and see you soon - Jeffarama! X

Louise Fazackerley

Tue 31st Mar 2009 00:17

Tonight was the best poetry night I've ever been to. Nearly every poet was brilliant and the odd few who weren't brilliant were promising. I think I'll be coming to Bolton a bit more often :) Marking poems is a silly idea but when a bit of competition brings out poets of such high caliber I think it's well worth doing. Long live the poetry slam! When's the next one? x

<Deleted User> (5600)

Mon 30th Mar 2009 23:50

Wow this news is on the web before I came home to nearby Kearsley! Grand event, worthy winner, much enjoyed by myself and girlfriend. Thanks to all - though next time there has to be more Guinness at the bar. Grr. You know who you are.

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