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15 - 22 Aug, 2026$5.10 - $10.20
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More than a poetry slam, Word - The Front Line is a community of leaders, storytellers, and changemakers from across the city that gather to connect and celebrate each other in a poetic battlefield unlike any other. Come along with your whānau and friends to celebrate the top 14 high school teams, across two semifinal heats as they battle for a chance to compete at the Grand Slam.
We need to show up for our rangatahi so let’s pack the house out! This year the semifinals will be taking place on two different dates. For you to support your favourite teams, please make sure you read the details carefully.
The top 3 schools from each heat will make it to the Grand Slam on Sept. 19th!
HEAT 1
Marcellin College
De La Salle College
Dilworth School
Manurewa High School
Northcote College
Selwyn College
Zayed College
HEAT 2
Mount Albert Grammar School
Tangaroa College
Diocesan School for Girls
Wesley College
Avondale College
Henderson High School
Alfriston College
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.
More info
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