So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Individual Champion. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for the summer slams http://vanslam.ca/2014/11/11/rules-and-format-for-the-summer-season-at-van-slam/ The points system should become … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Individual Champion. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for the summer slams http://vanslam.ca/2014/11/11/rules-and-format-for-the-summer-season-at-van-slam/ The points system should become … Continued

Come one, come all to Vancouver Poetry House’s general meeting. We will review 2015, providing information about all four VPH programs as well as our recently completed financial statements. When: Saturday, May 21st, 1-2:30 PM Where: Ocean and Crow Yoga Studio (1707 Grant Street) There will also be elections for … Continued

So! The 2015-16 season ended on Monday the 25th of April in spectacular fashion at the historic WISE Hall and now we have a team. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they … Continued

So! The 2015-16 season ended on Monday the 25th of April in spectacular fashion at the historic WISE Hall and now we have a team. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they … Continued

***ASL Interpreter update for the We Believe You Showcase and Open Mic: Sadly, due to unavoidable circumstances this event will no longer feature ASL interpretation. However there will still be interpretation at both Talk the Talk events as well as There Be Monsters. Apologies for any inconvenience or accessibility issues … Continued

So! Tonight was the second SEMI-FINALS for 2016 season of the Vancouver Poetry Slam. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they performed in the second round and their second round score, followed … Continued

So! Tonight was the second SEMI-FINALS for 2016 season of the Vancouver Poetry Slam. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they performed in the second round and their second round score, followed … Continued

So! Tonight was the first SEMI-FINALS for 2016 season of the Vancouver Poetry Slam. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they performed in the second round and their second round score, followed … Continued

Hidden in the mists of the coastal city of Vancouver, between UBC Bus Loop and Boundary Road, there are 10 posters for the upcoming Verses Festival of Words displaying proudly in Translink bus shelters. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take a photo with each of … Continued

So! Tonight was the LAST CHANCE SLAM in which the winner is given a slot in semi-finals. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they performed in the second round (if they made … Continued

So! Tonight was the LAST CHANCE SLAM in which the winner is given a slot in semi-finals. After the poet’s name is the order that they performed in the first round, then their first round score. After that is the position they performed in the second round (if they made … Continued

In spoken word, be it storytelling or poetry, performers often touch on topics that may be upsetting or challenging to the listener. It is important to us at Verses Festival of Words that we not only take care of the performers who share those difficult stories, but also our audiences. … Continued

Welcome to the March edition of Vancouver Poetry House Staff Picks! This month we are treated to the Top 3 poetic choices of the wonderful Dana Kagis! Dana is a long standing volunteer for Vancouver Poetry Slam, Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam, Verses Festival of Words, and Hullabaloo. She is the … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … Continued

So! A new qualifying season is underway to determine which 5 poets will have a chance to become the next Vancouver Poetry Slam Team. It’s crucial to understand the points system. You can read about how it works for qualifying for Team Playoffs here: http://vanslam.ca/winter-season-rules-and-format-how-to-qualify-for-team-playoffs/ The points system should become … Continued