MPU is proud to announce the 2026 Michael Reynolds and Martin Downey Spoken Word Award.
When: 6 December 2026, 2 - 5 pm
Where: Bar Oussou, 653 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, VICTORIA
Competition Fee: $20
Total number of contestants: 20
Time allocated per performance: 2-4 minutes long
Online registration closes 5 December 2026 at 12 midnight sharp or first come first served.
REGISTER USING THIS LINK. (If you're just coming to support the event, you don't have the register)
Prizes:
The 2026 Michael Reynolds & Martin Downey Spoken Word Award - $500
Judged by a panel of 3
People’s Choice Award - $100
Judges: The Public