Durban or Bust!
Sat 29 Aug · 19:30
The Glad Cafe CIC
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The Durban or Bust! event at The Glad Cafe CIC in Glasgow on 2026-08-29 will feature five Scottish Poetry Slam Champions. The evening will be a fund-raising event to help send Biff to a poetry competition. Tickets cost £10.00.
An evening of poetry and spoken word featuring five Scottish Poetry Slam Champions.
A fund-raising evening of poetry and spoken word to help send Biff to the World Poetry Slam in Durban, South Africa.
Starring the Scottish Poetry Slam Champions of the past five years- Hamish MacDonald, Angie Strachan, Gordon Powrie, Biff Smith and Aditya Narayan- featuring special mystery guests and MC'd by Scottish Slam Master Robin Cairns. An evening of lyrical splendour!
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Overcast · 21°C
Feels like 18°C · Chance of rain 4% · Wind 3 km/h
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Durban or Bust! takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 19:30.
Durban or Bust! is held at The Glad Cafe CIC in Glasgow (1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2HG).
Tickets for Durban or Bust! are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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The Durban or Bust! event at The Glad Cafe CIC in Glasgow on 2026-08-29 will feature five Scottish Poetry Slam Champions. The evening will be a fund-raising event to help send Biff to a poetry competition. Tickets cost £10.00.
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An evening of poetry and spoken word featuring five Scottish Poetry Slam Champions.
A fund-raising evening of poetry and spoken word to help send Biff to the World Poetry Slam in Durban, South Africa.
Starring the Scottish Poetry Slam Champions of the past five years- Hamish MacDonald, Angie Strachan, Gordon Powrie, Biff Smith and Aditya Narayan- featuring special mystery guests and MC'd by Scottish Slam Master Robin Cairns. An evening of lyrical splendour!
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📍 Venue
The Glad Cafe CIC1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2HG
Pollokshields, Glasgow
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When is Durban or Bust!?
Durban or Bust! takes place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 19:30.
Where is Durban or Bust! taking place?
Durban or Bust! is held at The Glad Cafe CIC in Glasgow (1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2HG).
How much are tickets for Durban or Bust!?
Tickets for Durban or Bust! are priced at £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Durban or Bust!?
Tickets for Durban or Bust! can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
Until Saturday, 29 August 2026
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feels like 18°C · chance of rain 4% · wind 3 km/h
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