Name: UPC BATTLE FOR THE BAG POETRY OPEN MIC
Start: 2025-12-07T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-07T22:00:00-05:00
Location: ShapeShifter Lab

Question 1

Is the event venue accessible by wheelchair.

Accepted Answer

The Shapeshifter Lab venue is fully ADA Compliant and accessible by wheelchair.

Question 2

Is alcohol allowed at ther venue.

Accepted Answer

Only alcohol available for purchase at Shapeshifter Lab will be allowed at the event.

Question 3

Can anyone take photos or video-record at the event?

Accepted Answer

NO. This event will be video recorded by event sponsors who request that all cell phones and outside recording devices are turned off before the evening events.

Question 4

I have a permit to carry a firearm. Can I attend the event with a firearm?

Accepted Answer

ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE VENUE, NOR WITHIN 200 FEET OF THE VENUE ENTRANCE.

Question 5

How are winners of the Open-Mic Poetry Competition decided?

Accepted Answer

BY AROUND THE ROOM JUDGING. THIS IS A NEW SCORING SYSTEM THAT WORKS LIKE PLAYING "MUSICAL CHAIRS" BUT WITHOUT CHAIRS. 6 SCORING BOOKLETS ARE HANDED OFF FROM ONE AUDIENCE MEMBER TO THE NEXT WHO TRIES TO UNLOAD THE TASK OF JUDGING ONTO SOMEONE ELSE AS THE MC COUNTS DOWN RAPIDLY FROM 10.

Question 6

What if I am still holding a scoring booklet when the rapid countdown ends?

Accepted Answer

AT THE END OF THE COUNTDOWN, THE 6 AUDIENCE MEMBERS STILL HOLDING A SCORING BOOKLET WILL SCORE THE POET. THE TWO LOWEST SCORES WILL BE DROPPED; WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE A POET CAN RECEIVE BEING 40 POINTS.

Question 7

What happens if there is a tie?

Accepted Answer

IN THE EVENT THERE IS A TIE IN SCORED POINTS, ONE SCORING BOOKLET WILL BE DROPPED FROM ROTATION AND ONE LAST ROUND OF SCORING WILL DECIDE THE WINNER. AT ALL TIMES THE FINAL DECISION RESTS WITH THE UPC JUDGE(S) FOR THIS EVENT.

Question 8

Will Open-Mic Poets get paid for performing on video?

Accepted Answer

YES. Because UPC respects the Right to Be Compensated for potential promotional use of the name, image, likeness, voice, signature, and other attributes associated with individual poets, UPC offers a ONE-TIME payment of $100 for participating on video.

Question 9

Can I compete on Open Mic without performing on video?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, special accommodations to pause the video recording for some poets and not others will not be permitted, so we ask that only poets consenting to be recorded on video in return for compensation sign up to compete.

Question 10

When will I be paid for performing on video?

Accepted Answer

Competing poets will receive a CHASE BANK MONEY ORDER CHECK of $100 on the SAME NIGHT OF THEIR PERFORMANCE at the end of the event. For more information and Battle for the Bag Rules, go to www.universalpoetsclub.org

Question 11

Can poets use the N word in their poetry?

Accepted Answer

UPC prefers that performing poets refrain from using the N word (historically or currently genre-driven) in any of its controversial forms or definitions to embellish or express poetic or personal sentiment, as well as language that might be offensive to any demographic: age, sex, and religion.

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