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Writing, stage presence, performance, and the final result.
Performing artists Jón Magnús Arnarsson, Steingrímur Teague, Steinunn Arinbjarnardóttir, and Steinunn Jónsdóttir take a closer look at this exciting art form and share valuable advice for future poetry slammers.
Below you will find links to a series of videos that are ideal for anyone interested in taking part in the Reykjavík City Library Poetry Slam
Jón Magnús Arnarsson, actor and poetry slammer, is one of the pioneers of the Icelandic poetry slam scene. He won the Reykjavík City Library Poetry Slam in 2017 and has since travelled extensively, performing poetry at competitions, literary events, and various Poetry Slam gatherings around the world. The international poetry slam scene is both vibrant and diverse, with active communities in many countries.
Steingrímur Teague, composer, lyricist, and singer, together with Jón Magnús Arnarsson, poetry slammer and actor, share practical advice on how to write poems that work well in a poetry slam performance.
Steinunn Arinbjarnardóttir, actress, and Jón Magnús Arnarsson, actor and poetry slammer, discuss the key elements to keep in mind when developing an effective stage presence for poetry slam.
Musician Steinunn Jónsdóttir and actor and poetry slammer Jón Magnús Arnarsson cover the most important skills and techniques that can enhance the delivery of a poetry slam performance.