The Vancouver Poetry Slam will be sending a representative to the annual Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) every year. The basic guidelines for participation in WOWps Vancouver play-offs is that if you live your life as a woman, and you consider yourself a woman then you are eligible. … 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. This is the fifth year that we’re using it. You can read about how it works for qualifying for … 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. This is the fifth year that we’re using it. You can read about how it works for qualifying for … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for Sept 10th Abigail Feresten 1. Tarantula Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for Sept 10th Abigail Feresten 1. Tarantula Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human … Continued

The summer season for 2014 has come to a close and we have determined which poet is the next representative for Vancouver. Congratulations to Emilee Nimetz, our 2014 representative for the Individual World Poetry Slam and the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Here are the results from the IWPS Playoffs on … Continued

The summer season for 2014 has come to a close and we have determined which poet is the next representative for Vancouver. Congratulations to Emilee Nimetz, our 2014 representative for the Individual World Poetry Slam and the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Here are the results from the IWPS Playoffs on … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued

A new qualifying season is underway to determine which poet will have a chance to become the next Individual World Poetry Slam representative for Vancouver. The IWPS slam off will be in mid-September. A full explanation of the rules and format of the Van Slam Summer Season can be found … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for August 13th Abigail Feresten 1. Tarantula Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for July 7th Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human Hand 10. Jezebel Rising … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for June 30th 2014 Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human Hand 10. Jezebel … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for June 30th 2014 Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human Hand 10. Jezebel … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for May 14th 2014 Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human Hand 10. Jezebel … Continued

(In Alphabetical Order) Update for May 5th 2014 Alessandra Naccarato 1. Traits of Magical Creatures 2. At Least You’re a Poet 3. You’re Not Invited 4. Praise Be 5. Bold Flower Growing 6. Dear Chickenosaurus 7. Evolution 8. These Are My Heirlooms 9. Bones in the Human Hand 10. Jezebel … Continued

Vancouver Poetry Slam Semi Finals #1 Congratulations to Dia Davina, Duncan Shields, Jillian Christmas, and Esme Stumborg, the four finalists heading on to Finals Night at Astorino’s on April 5th. Sacrifice: Matt Loeb Esme Stumborg (1) 24.4 + (8 ) 27.3 = 51.7 4th! Jess Tollestrup (2) 24.3 + (7) … 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. This is the fourth year that we’re using it. You can read about how it works for qualifying for … 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. This is the fourth year that we’re using it. You can read about how it works for qualifying for … Continued

Rupert Common brings his notorious blend of high concept hip hop and spoken word to the Van Slam stage. Extra poems from slammers Julie Peters, Hannah Johnson, and reigned Van Slam Grand Champ, Zaccheus Jackson.