Hammer & Tongue, the biggest promoters of slam poetry in the U.K, team up with Fat Gold Chain, London-based promoters of True Skool hip-hop nights to put on their second annual Rap vs Poetry event as part of the Dalston’s People’s Festival.Teams of poets and rappers will have to convince the audience both of the validity of their own art and also of their versatility and crossover abilities, as MCs attempt acappella performance and poets try to put their words over music.

Doors at 5pm, show 6-9pm

DJ, open mic and after-party 9-11pm

Tickets £5, available on the door (more)