The Bunker: Storytelling Competition Heats
The Bunker: Storytelling Competition Heats
The Bunker Collective, a collaboration between Peripheral Arts and Writers Republic, presents a signature event series called ‘The Bunker’. The series will capture local stories and poetry through spoken word workshops, culminating in the main competition event held on the final weekend of Horizon.
There are two heats separated into poetry and storytelling, which will determine who will compete/perform at the main event at The Bunker, Imperial Hotel Eumundi.
The storytelling heat will feature guest storyteller Chris Allery accompanied by musician Sue Ray. Pre-registered participants will deliver their performance piece to three judges in the hope of securing a place in the Bunker competition final.
Note: Heats are open to the public for a $5 cover charge to be paid at the door.
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Winners from each heat are invited to take part in the main event competition in Eumundi which will feature live art installations, music, and international guests as well as the opportunity for competitors to take home major cash prizes.
Poetry Prizes |
Storytelling Prizes |
Judges Award First Place: $500 |
Judges Award First Place: $500 |
Judges Award Second Place: $250 |
Judges Award Second Place: $250 |
People’s Choice Award: $100 |
People’s Choice Award: $100 |
Judging Criteria |
Point Allocation |
1. Performance: freedom from script, dynamism |
10 points |
2. Originality and Quality of Written Piece: pieces must be participant’s original work |
10 points |
3. Time: sticking to the 3-minute time allocation i.e. the closer you are to the time the higher you score |
5 points |
4. Audience Reaction: clear audience engagement and connection with piece |
5 points |
Program details
The Bunker Program
Sat 11 Aug |
2pm – 4pm |
University of the Sunshine Coast |
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Sun 26 Aug |
11am – 2pm |
Solbar |
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Mon 27 Aug |
6pm – 8:30pm |
Solbar |
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Storytelling Competition Heats |
Wed 29 Aug |
5:30pm – 8pm |
Homegrown Café |
Sat 1 Sep |
2pm – 5pm |
The Bunker, Imperial Hotel Eumundi |