Story Slam at Dublin Book Festival Performer Sign Up Form

Complete the form below to take part in Fighting Words Story Slam: A Showcase of Stories, Poetry, and Song at the Dublin Book Festival 2026

Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Time: 4.30pm to 6.15pm
Venue: Royal Irish Academy of Music, Westland Row

Story Slam is a series of open mic events at Fighting Words that provide an opportunity for young people between 13-18 years from across the island of Ireland to share their stories, poems and songs!

Participant Details

First Name

Last Name

Information About Your Creative Piece!

I will be performing a:

I am still working on my creative piece. I will submit my piece by Friday, 23 October.

I am going to read the creative piece below

Please copy and paste the piece you plan to perform at Story Slam. Pieces should be no more than 650 words in length.

650 words Maximum

Information about you

Please introduce me as

First name? First and last name? Nickname?

A short bio

One sentence, please!

Your preferred pronouns

Important! All Story Slam participants require parent/guardian permission. Please provide their details and we will send our parental consent form.

Parent/Guardian Details

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Telephone Number

I understand that parent/guardian permission is required for participants under 18. I understand that I cannot perform unless the consent form is signed by my parent/guardian.