Partner with Us
Create meaningful impact where it matters most.
Partnering with Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS) is an investment in people, culture and community. For over a decade, BPS has been at the forefront of arts-led social change—creating radical spaces where stories are honoured, voices are amplified, and communities are strengthened through the power of poetry.
When you partner with BPS, your support reaches far beyond a single event or program. It fuels long-term cultural infrastructure, supports emerging and established artists, and helps create safer, more expressive spaces for people of all stripes—particularly those whose stories are too often unheard.
This is partnership with purpose. Real connection. Real impact.
Proven impact through partnership
BPS has a long history of delivering meaningful outcomes in collaboration with government bodies, arts organisations, community groups and philanthropic partners.
Through these partnerships, we have:
Delivered year-round poetry slams, workshops and programs attended by thousands
Provided paid opportunities and professional development for poets and artists
Engaged young people and marginalised communities through accessible arts programs
Built one of Australia’s largest and longest-running poetry slam platforms
“I want to thank you again for your help and support during the Festival. It was so important and you are such generous collaborators. The slam at the Town Hall was such a highlight for me, and a big part of that is your wonderful stage presence and your skill at shaping the event.”
— Ann Mosop (Artisitc Director of the Sydney Writers Festival 2025)
“Thanks for being so lovely to work with and for all your hard work, generosity and energy that you put into the event. I think it all ran super smoothly which is a testament to your planning and fostering such a dedicated community and talented poets”
— Alexandra Hardy {Public Programs Producer 2023)
Who we’ve partnered with
2023
Art Gallery of NSW
We have partnered with the Art Gallery for many years, hosting the Grand Slam there on multiple occasions — including the very first Grand Slam. In 2023, we returned to the Gallery to present our 10-year anniversary Grand Slam in the South Building foyer, welcoming an audience of 1,300 people. Below is a quote from our Gallery contact following the event.
2025
Sydney Writers Festival
In May 2025, we partnered with the Sydney Writers’ Festival to present a special Bankstown Poetry Slam as part of the festival program. Held at Sydney Town Hall, the event welcomed around 1,500 attendees and featured Plestia Alaqad.
Ways to partner with BPS
We offer flexible partnership models tailored to your organisation’s goals and values.
Program & workshop partnerships
Co-design and deliver poetry, storytelling and creative programs for schools, communities or specific cohorts.
Funding & sponsorship
Support core operations or specific initiatives while aligning your brand with meaningful cultural impact.
Event & festival partnerships
Collaborate on slams, showcases, tours or special events with high audience engagement and cultural visibility.
Commissioning & creative collaborations
Work directly with poets and artists on bespoke projects, campaigns or activations.
How to partner with us
We believe the strongest partnerships begin with conversation.
If you’re interested in working with Bankstown Poetry Slam, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out via our contact form and tell us about your organisation, your goals, and how you’d like to collaborate.