Poetry Competition

POETRY COMPETITION

Calling all poets across Isaac!

The 2025 Nebo Bush Poet's Smoko Poetry Competition is now open for entries!

If you're an Isaac resident, this is your chance to share your original poem and win$200in prize money!

Categories:

  • Best Original Poem – Primary school ($200 prize)
  • Best Original Poem – High School ($200 prize)
  • Best Original Poem – over 18 ($200 prize)

Entries close: Sunday, 31 August 2025

Winners announced: Friday, 5 September 2025

Submit your entries via the form below.

Winners will be invited to perform at the Bush Poet’s Smoko on Sunday, 7 September at Historic Nebo Museum.

The competition will require residents to develop an original poem. The most creative and original poem will be judged by a Council panel and Dan Lockyer (our MC).

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ON THE DAY POETRY COMPETITION

Don’t stress if you miss out on entering the competition before the event! There’ll be a ‘Best Performance’ category on the day, voted by the crowd, so you still have a chance to shine and win a $300 prize!  Just show up ready to impress with your best poetry voice.

Click here to view form.