Now in its 9th year, New Zealand’s only inter-high school spoken word poetry slam 'WORD - The Front Line', is back to showcase extremely talented spoken word poets in a team slam extravaganza. 

Not an easy battle, after making it through the gruelling semi-final heats the top 6 high schools in Auckland are set to share their stories in an explosion of youth expression. 

Featured on The Project, Maori Television, RNZ, The Hui, it is the only creative battlefield of its kind, equipping young people with poetry prowess for an opportunity to battle it out and confront the challenges that their generation faces. 

If you are up for an incredible night of poetry which will leave you moved and inspired, you best get yourself along to WORD – The Front Line Grand Slam 2022.