Freedom Rhymers Poetry Contest & Open Mic: LGBTQ+ Edition

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Freedom Rhymers! Join us on October 25 at Suite Metuchen for an inspiring poetry contest & open mic hosted by the incomparable RADI! Five poets will perform original pieces, followed by an open mic session. Whether you’re a poet, lyricist, spoken word artist, or just love live performances, this event is a dedicated safe space to showcase stories and uplift queer voices.

Highlights

• 🥇 Grand Prize: $100 cash 

• 🥈 2nd Place: $50 cash.

• 🥉 3rd Place: $25 cash.

• 🎁 Contestant Perks: All participating contestants receive sponsor product gifts, which historically include apparel from brands like CHULO Underwear and Dread 2B Different

General Info

📅 Sunday October 25 at 3PM (EST)

🎟 Freedom Rhymer Contestant: $25 (Entry to compete); General Admission: $20 (In-person attendance & Open Mic); Zoom Pass: $10 (Virtual attendance & Open Mic) Tickets are available here and all tickets and slots are sold on a first-come basis.

⏳ Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

❗ Note: Contestants must be present in person to compete.