Wim Landuyt was crowned Dutch Poetry Slam champion on the evening of Saturday 21 September 2024. The 22nd edition of the NK Poetry Slam, part of the International Literature Festival Utrecht (ILFU), saw eight talented word artists compete for the national title.
The Final
In an exciting final, Wim Landuyt took on Ivar van der Walle. Landuyt managed to convince not only the jury but also the audience with his performance. The jury described his performance as "phenomenal" and compared it to listening to a racing car - "wild and improvisational, ironclad".
The Price
As the winner, Landuyt received:
- The title Dutch Champion Poetry Slam 2024
- The Golden Finch challenge trophy (named after Simon Vinkenoog)
- A cheque worth €1000
Ivar van der Walle, who came second, went home with a €250 prize.
The finalists
Eight word artists from across the Netherlands competed for the title:
- Fabio Lemoine (winner U-Slam)
- Poems by Goos (winner Poetryslam Rotterdam)
- Ilidia Medina (winner Schiedam Poetryslam)
- Ivar van der Walle (winner Poetry Battle Amsterdam)
- Julian Harmens (winner AmersWoordSlam)
- Matthijs van Egmond (winner Poetry Battle Amsterdam)
- Sanne Lolkema (winner Bellum Poetica)
- Wim Landuyt (winner Poetryslam Rotterdam)
Judges and Presentation
The jury this year consisted of:
- Dean Bowen
- Yentl van Stokkum
- Edward van de Vendel
Presenting was Nicole Kaandorp (Slampion 2023) and Sophia Blyden.
About the Winner
Wim Landuyt, who previously won Poetryslam Rotterdam, is known for building bridges between art and technology, words and deeds. Speaking about his win, he said, "Language is a very powerful weapon to do very good things with".
About the NK Poetry Slam
The NK Poetry Slam, now in its 22nd edition, is a verbal boxing match where emerging poets compete with their imagery, metaphors and recitation. The event emphasises on both content and performance, with the main aim of enthusing the audience.
ILFU - International Literature Festival Utrecht
The NK Poetry Slam is part of the ILFU, the largest literature festival in the Netherlands. The festival, which takes place from 21 September to 5 October in Utrecht, offers a wide range of literary events, including:
- Book Talks with international and national authors
- Exploring Stories: writers on pressing issues
- Young Adult Literature Festival Utrecht (YALFU)
- Programmes for new talent
- Night of Poetry as festive finale
For more information on the full programme, visit www.ilfu.com.
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