TEN poets will go head-tohead at the fourth Malvern Poetry Slam next week.

Malvern Cube, formerly known as Malvern Youth Centre, in Albert Road North, will be the arena for the battle of verse and wit on Friday, October 5, that will result in the last man or woman standing being crowned slam champion 2012.

The event is also notable for the appearance of Attila the Stockbroker, who has been a sharp-tongued, high energy, social surrealist rebel poet and songwriter for more than 30 years.

Doors open at 7.30pm and entry is £7.

For more information go online to malverncube.com or alternatively call Versatile Arts on 07862 244175.