Rousing U-30 Poetry Slam: Talents rock the town hall!

Rousing U-30 Poetry Slam: Talents rock the town hall!

On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, there will be a lot of action in the theater in the town hall in Neumünster! The first of three U-30 poetry slams starts at 7 p.m., a highlight for everyone who wants to bring literature to life. Under the motto “Lyric & Textase”, young poets up to the age of 30 can demonstrate their skills. Admission costs just 5 euros and viewers can experience rousing texts and exciting performances that blur the boundaries between cabaret, comedy, rap and poetry. Neumünster reports.

The stage is led by the charming and talented presenter Michelle Boschet. Fascinating talents such as Saskia Sophie Martens from Kiel, Lorena Welack from Glückstadt, Anna Jonas from Elmshorn, Hannes Bock-Müller also from Kiel and Loreley Löffler from Elmshorn are expected. What do you think they have in their luggage? You can be excited!

A look at poetry slams

The Poetry Slam is not only an entertaining event, but also an exciting literary competition in which self-written texts are presented within five to six minutes. The listeners, who vote through their applause or even through ballots, choose the winner. Originally launched in Chicago in 1986 by Marc Kelly Smith, the format has since developed into an international movement. In Germany, the poetry slam scene is one of the largest in the world, and in 2016 it was even included in UNESCO's nationwide list of intangible cultural heritage. Wikipedia informs.

What makes a good slam? It's about more than just texts - it's an art form that is characterized by its performative elements. Participants often have to recite their texts without props or musical instruments. The interaction between the audience and the speakers creates a special atmosphere that makes the format so exciting. “There’s something going on” – this applies not only to the performers, but also to the audience, who often enthusiastically reward the best contributions.

The magic of poetry

There is a story in every text that often makes you think. Let's take, for example, a description of mood from nature: A speaker in the forest thinks about the occupation of space as the night grows darker and the snow quietly covers everything. His horse is confused with no farmhouse nearby, and the thought of obligations resonates as he takes in the sounds of falling snowflakes and the gentle wind. These scenes invite both reflection and emotion, something that the listeners in Neumünster will certainly experience at the poetry slams. Poetry.com tells more.

Whether you want to recite a text yourself or just enjoy the great talent, the U-30 Poetry Slam in Neumünster is definitely an event you shouldn't miss! Come by, be inspired and discover the diversity of poetry! See you there!