Last Chance Slam
ContactOne final spot in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam goes to the winner of this open sign-up competition.
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Pan American Slam
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, CanadaThis slam showcase explores the theme of heroes, featuring El Jones, John Akpata, Adelene da Soul Poet, and Scruffmouth Scribe. Curated by Black Dot Roots & Culture Collective.
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All-Star Slam
Annual General Meeting on May 25th
Are your students finding poetry boring? Unexciting? An archaic form practiced by old people obsessed with nature? Try All-Star Slam. It brings the poignancy, hilarity, and immediacy of slam poetry competitions to the stage. The All-Star Slam pits three former poetry slam champions head to head to head in an all-out battle of poetic verve and wit.$6 – $10 -
Hullabaloo Team Bouts: Day One
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseEvery team in Hullabaloo will perform in one bout this night, either the first or second slate of prelims. The bout draw, determining the time for each school’s bout, will be conducted before the tournament begins. All teams are encouraged to attend the entire evening.
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Hullabaloo Underground Indies
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseThe audience will be arranged in a circle around the performance area. There will be no stage and no microphone. Instead 16 poets will compete in a head-to-head format to determine the best slam poet at Hullabaloo.
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Hullabaloo Team Bouts: Day Two
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseBy the second day of prelims, the tournament will be in full swing. Some teams will be flying high, others will be working hard to improve their ranking.
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Hullabaloo Team Finals featuring Lucia Misch
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseThe 5th annual Hullabaloo Finals Night will determine which school has the best poetic chops in all of BC. Lucia Misch will be the feature poet.
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Van Slam Finals Night
The 19th annual Van Slam Finals Night features Vancouver's top eight slam poets competing for a spot on this year’s Van Slam team.
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Youth Anarchy Slam featuring Zaccheus Legacy Project
ContactYouth poets (aged 12–20) are asked to break one of the classic poetry slam rules. Includes a feature performance by youth presenting work inspired by Zaccheus Jackson.
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One (Bouts #1 & #3) Plus Haiku Deathmatch
ContactCanada's best slam poets sling metaphors and match wits in four minute and one minute rounds.
Plus, late night show Haiku Deathmatch with 16 poets – or haikusters – will battle it out in a head-to-head competition judged by the audience.
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day One (Bouts #2 & #4)
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, CanadaMore of Canada's best slam poets sling metaphors and match wits in four minute and one minute rounds. Tickets for these bouts include admission to Haiku Deathmatch.
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two (Bouts #5 & #7) Plus Mashed Poetics
ContactCanada’s best slam poets show us their two and three minute poems.
Plus, in this edition of Mashed Poetics, the 1983 self-titled album by Violent Femmes will be performed live with poets presented new works inspired by the music between each song.
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two (Bouts #6 & #8)
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, CanadaDay two will see some poets flinging caution aside as they try to move up in the rankings, while other poets will be under pressure to maintain their position.
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Final
Annual General Meeting on May 25thThe top 12 poets from prelims advance to this bout. Who will claim the title of 2015 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion?
This closing gala includes a feature presentation by Vancouver Poet Laureate, Rachel Rose.
In 2014, The Rio was completely sold out for this event. Buy your tickets early if you want to see this showcase of the very best poetry slammers from across Canada.
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Hullabaloo’s 2016 All-Star Slam
Annual General Meeting on May 25thAre your students finding poetry boring? Unexciting? An archaic form practiced by old people obsessed with nature imagery? Try the All-Star Slam. It brings the poignancy, hilarity, and immediacy of slam poetry competitions to the stage. The All-Star Slam pits three poetic champions head to head to head in an … Continued
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Hullabaloo Team Bouts: Round One
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseThis night will kick off the poetry slam section of Hullabaloo. Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye rooms (downstairs from the main concourse). Doors at 6pm. 6:30pm–8pm – First slate of preliminary team bouts. 8:30pm-10pm – Second slate of preliminary team bouts. Every team in Hullabaloo will perform in one bout … Continued
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Hullabaloo Underground Indies 2016
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseUnderground Indies is the chance for individual slammers to show the breadth and depth of their poetic skills. After day one of prelims on Friday April 22nd, we’ll take the poetry off the stage and put it into a different format. The audience will be arranged in a circle around … Continued
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Hullabaloo Team Bouts: Round Two
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseBy the second day of prelims, the tournament will be in full swing. Some teams will be flying high, others will be working hard to improve their ranking. Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye rooms (downstairs from the main concourse.) Doors at 12:30pm. 1pm–2:30pm – First slate of preliminary team bouts. … Continued
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Hullabaloo Team Finals Featuring Janet Rogers
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseThe 6th annual HULLABALOO FINALS NIGHT will determine which school has the best poetic chops in all of British Columbia. Janet Rogers will start the evening with a feature set of her award-winning spoken word poetry. Then the top four teams from the preliminary bouts will face off against each other … Continued
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Van Slam Finals Night 2016
Help us celebrate the 20th annual Van Slam Finals Night! Join us at The Wise Hall to hear the top 8 poets of Vancouver's 2015/2016 season drop their most killer poems as they vie for a spot on this year’s Van Slam team! Poets have been gaining points by ranking … Continued
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Vancouver Youth Poetry Slam
ContactYouth Slam The monthly Monday night youth slams at Cafe Deux Soleils continue with an awe-inspiring feature from JB the First Lady. Help kick off the new season of Vancouver’s Youth Poetry Slam by coming to watch this display of electric energy from the hottest new young talent Vancouver has … Continued
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Bouts #1 & #3
ContactThis night will kick off the 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, the event where 40 poets from across Canada compete for the title of Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship, the reigning top ranked spoken word poet in the country. On the first night, 40 of the best poets from across … Continued
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Bouts #2 & #4
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, CanadaThis night will kick off the 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, the event where 40 poets from across Canada compete for the title of Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship, the reigning top ranked spoken word poet in the country. On the first night, 40 of the best poets from across … Continued
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Canadian Individual Poetry Day Two: Bouts #5 & #7
ContactDay two will see some poets throwing caution aside as they try to move up in the rankings, while other poets will be under pressure to maintain their positions. Poets will be performing two and three minute poems. At the end of Day Two, we will announce which 12 of … Continued
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Day Two: Bouts #6 & #8
Havana Theatre 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, CanadaDay two will see some poets throwing caution aside as they try to move up in the rankings, while other poets will be under pressure to maintain their position. Poets will be performing two and three minute poems. At the end of Day Two, we will announce which 12 of … Continued
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Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals Night
Annual General Meeting on May 25thCanadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals The top 12 poets from prelims advance to this bout. Who will claim the title of 2016 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion? This closing gala includes a feature presentation by Vancouver Poet Laureate, Rachel Rose. Poets in the Finals will be performing three-minute poems. The … Continued
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2017 Verses Festival of Words passes now only $30!
Your 2017 Verses Festival of Words Pass gives you full access to all #VS17 events: Hullabaloo Youth Poetry Slam Competition – free at VPL Central Three Showcases: "Oceans to Sail" Showcase with Saul Williams and Guests Sounds Like Fire: Femme4Femme The Body Is Not An Apology Five Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championships … Continued
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All Star Slam #1 & #2
Annual General Meeting on May 25th“The poets were total professionals and brought hot topics to life with their passion and energy. The students were mesmerized and totally engaged.” – Tracy Sullivan, Hugh Boyd Secondary The always popular Hullabaloo All Star Slam at the Rio Theatre returns for two shows this year, featuring a battle between … Continued
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Hullabaloo Slams: Bouts 1 & 2 + Bouts 3 & 4
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseThe preliminary rounds erupt, with eight teams competing in two simultaneous slams! Location: Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye rooms (downstairs from the main concourse). Bouts 1 & 2: Doors 6:00 PM; Start: 6:30 PM; End: 8:00 PM Bouts 3 & 4: Start: 8:00 PM; End: 9:30 PM Every team in Hullabaloo will perform in one bout this … Continued
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Hullabaloo Slams: Bouts 5 & 6 + 7 & 8
What’s Happening at Vancouver Poetry HouseThe second slate of prelims kicks off, with eight teams competing in their second slams! Location: Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye rooms (downstairs from the main concourse). Bouts 5 & 6 - Doors: 1:00 PM; Start: 1:30 PM; End: 3:00 PM Bouts 7 & 8 - Doors: 3:00 PM; Start: 3:30 PM; End 5:00 PM Every … Continued
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