The monthly showcase of slam poetry in Wollongong is helping more people notice the growth of alternative art, according to coordinators. Wollongong City Mall is the home to a new six-month showcase of slam poetry. The first night of this new breed of talent began on the 6 May. The competition is run by South Coast Writers Centre and the Wollongong City Council and is called ‘Sing It, Say It.’ The open mic event has given poets and speakers the opportunity to showcase their works of art, and to grow their talent by learning and developing with other writers. “This…