Queensland Writers Centre –
XYZ Prize for Spoken Word

The Arts Queensland XYZ Prize recognises and celebrates excellence and innovation in Australian performance poetry and spoken word.

The Prize, as part of the Arts Queensland Poetry Awards, is administered by Queensland Writers Centre and supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Submit a recording of spoken word or performance poetry up to 3 minutes in length, in video format – plus transcript.

Entries open: Monday 3 August – Tuesday 8 September 2026
Entry fees:
  • $25 standard entry fee
  • $20 member/concession entry fee
By making your Entry you acknowledge you have read and understood the Guidelines. For assistance, please contact us at admin@qldwriters.org.au or call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922.

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1. Your details (Required.)

Please note this form cannot be saved, so ensure you're ready to submit when beginning your Entry.

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2. Are you a member of a state writers' centre in the National Writers' Centre Network?
This includes Queensland Writers Centre, NT Writers' Centre, TasWriters, Writing NSW, Writers SA, Writers Victoria, and Writing WA. (Required.)

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3. Writer profile
Max. 50 words. (Required.)

Submission information

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4. Title (Required.)

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5. Link to your submission
Please provide a private link to a downloadable copy of your submission in video format. Suggested hosting platforms: OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Vimeo. (Required.)

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6. Upload your transcript
Submit a transcript of your performance as an unrestricted Word document (.docx) or PDF file, formatted to the specifications outlined in the Guidelines. Please do not include your name or identifying details on any portion of the submission.
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Demographic information
Optional. Responses to the following questions may be de-identified and used for reporting to funding bodies.

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7. Do you identify as being of culturally or linguistically diverse background (CaLD)?

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8. Do you identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, Tiwi Islander or South Sea Islander?

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9. Gender

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10. Age range

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11. Do you have accessibility requirements or identify as having a disability?

Finalise entry

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12. Entry fees & add-ons
For detailed information please read the Guidelines. (Required.)

You’ll enter payment info after the survey.
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