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Co-founders Brendan Dennis and Ema Mcghie prepare to MC the night's event
1/69Co-founders Brendan Dennis and Ema Mcghie prepare to MC the night's event
Stewart Dundas (Poetry Judge) waits for doors to open at the Cairns Poetry Slam.
2/69Stewart Dundas (Poetry Judge) waits for doors to open at the Cairns Poetry Slam.
Cairns Poetry Slam trophy successfully repaired by the Cairns Orthopedic Team.
3/69Cairns Poetry Slam trophy successfully repaired by the Cairns Orthopedic Team.
Mo Zach starts the night's poetry slam.
4/69Mo Zach starts the night's poetry slam.
Mo Zach starts the night's poetry slam.
5/69Mo Zach starts the night's poetry slam.
Mo Zach starts the night's poetry slam.
6/69Mo Zach starts the night's poetry slam.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
7/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Hundreds attended the Cairns Poetry Slam on Wednesday night.
8/69Hundreds attended the Cairns Poetry Slam on Wednesday night.
Brendan Dennis revs up the crowd.
9/69Brendan Dennis revs up the crowd.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
10/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Maja Blogowska performs her poetry for the crowd.
11/69Maja Blogowska performs her poetry for the crowd.
Maja Blogowska performs her poetry for the crowd.
12/69Maja Blogowska performs her poetry for the crowd.
Maja Blogowska performs her poetry for the crowd.
13/69Maja Blogowska performs her poetry for the crowd.
Ema Mcghie MC for the night
14/69Ema Mcghie MC for the night
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
15/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
16/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Tony Quinn performs his poetry for the crowd.
17/69Tony Quinn performs his poetry for the crowd.
Tony Quinn performs his poetry for the crowd.
18/69Tony Quinn performs his poetry for the crowd.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
19/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
20/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Hundreds attended the Cairns Poetry Slam on Wednesday night.
21/69Hundreds attended the Cairns Poetry Slam on Wednesday night.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
22/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Lincoln Kate Lally performs her poetry for the crowd.
23/69Lincoln Kate Lally performs her poetry for the crowd.
Lincoln Kate Lally performs her poetry for the crowd.
24/69Lincoln Kate Lally performs her poetry for the crowd.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
25/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
26/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Chandra Ennis (event judge) and Paul Hynes enjoy the night's event.
27/69Chandra Ennis (event judge) and Paul Hynes enjoy the night's event.
Ingrid Johnson performs her poetry for the crowd.
28/69Ingrid Johnson performs her poetry for the crowd.
Ingrid Johnson performs her poetry for the crowd.
29/69Ingrid Johnson performs her poetry for the crowd.
Ingrid Johnson performs her poetry for the crowd.
30/69Ingrid Johnson performs her poetry for the crowd.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
31/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Audiences lined up to see the best of the best of Cairns poets.
32/69Audiences lined up to see the best of the best of Cairns poets.
Drew Brauer and friends attend the Cairns Poetry Slam on Wednesday night.
33/69Drew Brauer and friends attend the Cairns Poetry Slam on Wednesday night.
Amy Rhodes performs her poetry for the crowd.
34/69Amy Rhodes performs her poetry for the crowd.
Amy Rhodes performs her poetry for the crowd.
35/69Amy Rhodes performs her poetry for the crowd.
Amy Rhodes performs her poetry for the crowd.
36/69Amy Rhodes performs her poetry for the crowd.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
37/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
38/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
39/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Morgan 'Morganics' Lewis performs his poetry for the crowd.
40/69Morgan 'Morganics' Lewis performs his poetry for the crowd.
Morgan 'Morganics' Lewis performs his poetry for the crowd.
41/69Morgan 'Morganics' Lewis performs his poetry for the crowd.
Chandra Ennis gives her score to the crowd.
42/69Chandra Ennis gives her score to the crowd.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
43/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
44/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
45/69Patrons of the arts came out in strides to support Cairns thriving poetry scene.
Eileen Rafter performs her poetry for the crowd.
46/69Eileen Rafter performs her poetry for the crowd.
Eileen Rafter performs her poetry for the crowd.
47/69Eileen Rafter performs her poetry for the crowd.
Eileen Rafter relaxes after her performance at Cairns Poetry Slam.
48/69Eileen Rafter relaxes after her performance at Cairns Poetry Slam.
Over 200 attended Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best on Wednesday night
49/69Over 200 attended Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best on Wednesday night
Brendan Dennis' family attend to support the Cairns Poetry Slam co-founder at their Best Of event.
50/69Brendan Dennis' family attend to support the Cairns Poetry Slam co-founder at their Best Of event.
Pete Dennis announces the scores for the night.
51/69Pete Dennis announces the scores for the night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
52/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
53/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Lily White getting ready to perform her poetry on stage.
54/69Lily White getting ready to perform her poetry on stage.
Lily White (poet) and her proud father pose before the show.
55/69Lily White (poet) and her proud father pose before the show.
Lily White performs her poetry to the crowd.
56/69Lily White performs her poetry to the crowd.
Lily White performs her poetry to the crowd.
57/69Lily White performs her poetry to the crowd.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
58/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
59/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
60/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
61/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
62/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
63/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
64/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
65/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
66/69Audiences flocked to see Cairns Poetry Slam Best of the Best night.
Eileen Rafter wins Cairns Poetry Slam.
67/69Eileen Rafter wins Cairns Poetry Slam.
Eileen Rafter wins Cairns Poetry Slam with her captivating words.
68/69Eileen Rafter wins Cairns Poetry Slam with her captivating words.
Left to Right: Lily White, Tony Quinn, Brendan Dennis, Lincoln Kate Lally, Amy Rhodes, Ingrid Johnson, Maja Blogowska, Eileen Rafter, Ema Mcghie and Morgan Lewis.
69/69Left to Right: Lily White, Tony Quinn, Brendan Dennis, Lincoln Kate Lally, Amy Rhodes, Ingrid Johnson, Maja Blogowska, Eileen Rafter, Ema Mcghie and Morgan Lewis.
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