Canada’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.
Day 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.
Witness a spoken word offering by brilliant performers who have transformed trauma using the power of their art, with a hope of bringing us out whole on the other side. This show, featuring Sheri-D Wilson, Lishai Peel, and others, is a celebration of the strength and bravery within our community, and an honouring of performer and audience alike.
A multi-genre presentation in American Sign Language, showcasing performative verse through complex perspectives. This event will be hosted by Alex Lu and Maggie Harkins, and will feature the support of ASL/English language interpreters.
The 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.
Chicken Session: a house concert, poetry and story performance , potluck, party, and some Louisiana hospitality. Chicken Session #14 is a Sunday afternoon backyard brunch with poet Robert Lashley, and musicians Chicken-like Birds, as well as debut work by others in 12 open mic spots beforehand. Bring food to share!
Sara is an author, performer, and activist from Ann Arbor, MI. A 2015 Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Fellow, and the 2014 Ken Warfel Fellow for Poetry in Community, , Sara has performed her work at venues across North America.
Sara Brickman is an author, performer, and activist from Ann Arbor, MI. A 2015 Lambda Literary Emerging Writer Fellow, and the 2014 Ken Warfel Fellow for Poetry in Community, Sara has performed her work at venues across North America.
Greg is a writer, actor and poet who lives in Seattle. He wants you to know that he was a fantasy nerd before it was trendy; that he remembers when kale was a for decoration, not for eating; and that riding a bright yellow Harley Davidson isn’t weird.
Greg is a writer, actor and poet who lives in Seattle. He wants you to know that he was a fantasy nerd before it was trendy; that he remembers when kale was a for decoration, not for eating; and that riding a bright yellow Harley Davidson isn’t weird.
"Mighty" Mike McGee is a funny stand-up poet from San José, California. He's performed comedy, storytelling and poetry in thousands of cities and towns for millions of ears.
Mighty" Mike McGee is a funny stand-up poet from San José, California. He's performed comedy, storytelling and poetry in thousands of cities and towns for millions of ears.
This is a COVER SLAM and poets competing must perform poems that are not their own; so poets, here is your chance show off your favourites. Read out the work of people you admire. Read out the work of people you want to expose others to. Read out the work … Continued
This is a COVER SLAM and poets competing must perform poems that are not their own; so poets, here is your chance show off your favourites. Read out the work of people you admire. Read out the work of people you want to expose others to. Read out the work … Continued
Kimmortal is a Vancouver-based soul artist known for her deep vocals and bold lyricism. Her hybrid of soul and rap transcends autobiography and delves into topics such as race, ancestry, queer love, and mental health.
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Kimmortal. Kimmortal is a Vancouver-based soul artist known for her deep vocals and bold lyricism.
Cynthia keeps reinventing herself. In previous lives, she's been a mascot, a theater critic, a stagehand, an event planner, a college admission counselor, a beer slinger, a credit service representative, a ballet dancer, a roller girl and an executive director. Currently, she works for a nonprofit that provides services to seafarers, and dreams of the day she can have her own studio to write, paint, craft and make cat trees.
Cynthia keeps reinventing herself. In previous lives, she's been a mascot, a theater critic, a stagehand, an event planner, a college admission counselor, a beer slinger, a credit service representative, a ballet dancer, a roller girl and an executive director. Currently, she works for a nonprofit that provides services to seafarers, and dreams of the day she can have her own studio to write, paint, craft and make cat trees.
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Elisa Chavez. Elisa Chavez is a spoken word poet, pen-for-hire, and nonprofit foot soldier in Seattle, WA. She represented Rain City Slam at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland, CA, where her team placed 7th out of 72 teams. She also competed at … Continued
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Elisa Chavez. Elisa Chavez is a spoken word poet, pen-for-hire, and nonprofit foot soldier in Seattle, WA. She represented Rain City Slam at the 2014 National Poetry Slam in Oakland, CA, where her team placed 7th out of 72 teams. She also competed at … Continued
This is our last fun slam for cash and prizes before the new slam season starts in July. We’ll have 2 rounds of 3 minute poems plus a poetry open mic. This event is for poets 13-20 years of age. We also have a treat as our feature, members of … Continued
This is our last fun slam for cash and prizes before the new slam season starts in July. We'll have 2 rounds of 3 minute poems plus a poetry open mic. This event is for poets 13-20 years of age. We also have a treat as our feature, members of … Continued
This is our last youth poetry slam before the new youth slam season begins. It will be a simple 2 round fun slam for cash and prizes. Both rounds are 3 minutes in lengths. We will also have a poetry open mic to start things off. This month our features … Continued
The Vancouver Poetry House introduces Lindi Nolte. Lindi Nolte is a Vancouver-based spoken word artist, world traveller, story-teller and nature enthusiast. She was born and raised in Rustenburg, South Africa and immigrated to Canada with her family at age 10. Although Lindi loves the English language, Afrikaans is her mother … Continued
The Vancouver Poetry House introduces Lindi Nolte. Lindi Nolte is a Vancouver-based spoken word artist, world traveller, story-teller and nature enthusiast. She was born and raised in Rustenburg, South Africa and immigrated to Canada with her family at age 10. Although Lindi loves the English language, Afrikaans is her mother … Continued
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Ayda Born in Iran, raised in Vancouver, Ayda's work deals with the bicultural experience and pays homage to the struggles faced by her immigrant parents, as well as exploring and critiquing topics such as gender dynamics, sex, religion, existentialism, and mental illness through the … Continued
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Ayda Born in Iran, raised in Vancouver, Ayda's work deals with the bicultural experience and pays homage to the struggles faced by her immigrant parents, as well as exploring and critiquing topics such as gender dynamics, sex, religion, existentialism, and mental illness through the … Continued
Cynthia keeps reinventing herself. In previous lives, she’s been a mascot, a theater critic, a stagehand, an event planner, a college admission counselor, a beer slinger, a credit service representative, a ballet dancer, a roller girl and an executive director. Currently, she works for a nonprofit that provides services to seafarers, and dreams of the day she can have her own studio to write, paint, craft and make cat trees.
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Cynthia French. Cynthia French is a member of the 2015 Seattle Poetry Slam. Other award type things she’s proud of include earning her MFA in Writing from Hamline University, being the 2013 Minneapolis Women’s Poetry Slam Champion, a member of the 2010 SlamMN! Poetry … Continued
Vancouver poetry house presents feature poet, Al Mader. As a member of this year's Vancouver Poetry Slam Team, Al Mader has wowed stateside audience with his unique and quirky blendy of wordplay, charm, and whimsy. AKA the Minimalist Jug Band, Al Mader is an underground legend. Check out a couple … Continued