Tonight, Tuesday, October 11th I will be participating in Montreal's 2nd Literary Death Match as one of four readers (the others are the multi-talented Jason Camlot, Zoe Page and Byron Rempel). The three judges (passing "gentle judgment" we've been assured!) are: author/ Wiretap radio host Jonathan Goldstein, performer Alexis O'Hara and Said The Gramophone founder Sean Michaels. It's being held at the Sala Rossa. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 8.15pm sharp. The ever-charming LDM creator Todd Zuniga is hosting.
It's not as scary as the name suggests. I was in the audience for an LDM in Toronto a few months ago and wasn't sure what to expect, but it was one of the most enjoyable and entertaining literary events I've ever attended. And although it's officially a competition and a winner eventually emerged, it was not at all mean-spirited and the final round had nothing to do with reading and everything to do with ability to aim cupcakes at a giant poster of Margaret Atwood (the one closest to her mouth won). No idea what tonight's final will bring, but it should be a fun evening and hopefully plenty of people will come out for it. Discounted tickets can be pre-ordered here.
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