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Verses 2025 Festival Pass ($50)

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

Verses Festival of Words Celebrate the transformative power of language at Verses Festival of Words About Verses Festival of Words Canada’s largest alternative literary arts festival, Verses Festival of Words offers up dynamic programming celebrating a broad definition of literary arts, including spoken word poetry, storytelling, page-based poetry, singer-songwriters, improvisers, … Continued

Spoken Word Jamboree

Vancouver Film School - Cordova 151 Cordova St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Gathered Hullabaloo teams introduce themselves with zany, hilarious and/or awkward 1-minute poems, then enjoy a showcase from festival alumni! Join us to meet the teams and witness some poetic magic from former Hullabaloo participants, Angelic Goldsky and more! Thu, April 10 at Vancouver Film School (151 W Cordova) Doors: 6:00 PM … Continued

Hullabaloo All Star Showcase

Vancouver Film School - Cordova 151 Cordova St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

King Kimbit, Spin El Poeta and Jozy dazzle and delight in a showcase of super powered spoken word! On a workshop-style stage, the Hullabaloo All Stars present poems in conversation for an energetic and attentive audience! Friday, April 11th, at Vancouver Film School (151 W Cordova) Doors: 12:00 PM  |  Start: … Continued

Hullabaloo Prelim Slams: Round 1

Vancouver Film School - Cordova 151 Cordova St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

All Hullabaloo teams in Hullabaloo perform a mix of individual and group performances in poetry slam competitions! Poetry presented with gusto and the enthusiastic support of all attending teams. Teams competing in Hullabaloo represent schools from Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Chilliwack and Victoria. Friday, April 11th, at Vancouver Film School (151 … Continued

Adventures in Poetryland – YOUTH WORKSHOPS

The Post at 750 750 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hullabaloo's All Star poets offer up four 50-minute "mini masterclass" workshops for youth aged 13 to 18! Participating youth can sign up for two out of four mini master classes (50-minute workshops) offered by King Kimbit, Spin El Poeta, Jozy & TBC. Sat, April 12 at The Post at 750 … Continued

Hullabaloo Prelim Slams Round 2!

The Post at 750 750 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

All Hullabaloo teams in Hullabaloo perform a mix of individual and group performances in poetry slam competitions! Poetry presented with gusto and the enthusiastic support of all attending teams. Teams competing in Hullabaloo represent schools from Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Chilliwack and Victoria. At the end of the last set … Continued

Hullabaloo FINALS feat. Donna-Michelle St. Bernard

The Post at 750 750 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The top four teams compete in one last slam to crown the 2025 champion! Following the presentation of the Zaccheus Jackson Spirit of the Slam Award and a performance from an incredible headlining artist, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, the four competing teams throw down in a final slam to determine the … Continued

Oral Traditions

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

One of the festival flagship events, "Oral Traditions" is an evening that amplifies diverse voices with a focus on oral traditions. For 2025, led by Sonya Littlejohn, Oral Traditions will be a collaborative showcase with partners: Native Hip Hop Society, Wordsmiths, and Soul Stories. This event will celebrate Indigenous, Black, … Continued

Write Bloody North Presents: The Launch of The ONEIRONAUT ∅2

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

Poet Sheri-D Wilson launches the next volume of her epic work, The ONEIRONAUT ∅2 Come Celebrate as we launch the 2nd volume in a three-book one-story fantasy trilogy written in the beguiling words of poet Sheri-D Wilson. Sheri-D will be joined by friends: C.R. Avery, Billeh Nickerson, &  Anjalica Solomon. Tuesday, April 15th, … Continued

Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Preliminaries Round 1

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

The first round of competition features back-to-back slams as 24 of the best poets across Canada begin the tournament that will determine the 2025 Canadian Poetry Slam Champion! During Round 1, competing poets will perform 2-minute and 3-minute poems. This event will also stream live on the POETV YouTube channel. … Continued

Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Preliminaries Round 2

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

The second round of competition features back-to-back slams as 24 of the best poets across Canada compete to see who will make Saturday night's CIPS FINALS! During Round 2, competing poets will perform 4-minute and 1-minute poems. This event will also stream live on the POETV YouTube channel. Thursday, April … Continued

Stage to Page – WORKSHOP

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

Stage to Page returns for a public workshop where poets will explore ways to collaborate with music and other disciplines. Industry experts from across artistic disciplines and sectors offer tips and feedback to poets on their works, culminating in a musical jam session. Fri, April 18 at Chill X Studio … Continued

Poetry Jam

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

Always a fun event that offers opportunities for folks passionate about poetry to share work in a supportive environment! At this open mic-style event, attendees can sign up when they arrive at the event to share poems in an informal setting. Friday, April 18th, at Chill X Studio (2270 Manitoba St) … Continued

Mashed Poetics: “Fully, Completely” by The Tragically Hip

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

A longtime friend to Verses, Mashed Poetics returns with a showcase that brings music and poetry together as we celebrate The Tragically Hip album "Fully Completely"! Poets are invited to create work inspired by a song, artist, or album. Then, in true concert style, Mashed Poetics performs covers of the … Continued

Masterclass with Beau Sia – WORKSHOP

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

A rare opportunity to learn from the incredible Beau Sia! Verses Festival of Words poet of honour and legendary Spoken Word poet Beau Sia offers a masterclass that offers coaching, tips, and feedback to poets interested in performance and writing compelling work. Sat, April 19 at Chill X Studio (2270 … Continued

Canadian Individual Poetry Slam FINALS featuring Beau Sia

Chill-X (2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC) 2270 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, Canada

After an intense preliminary competition, the top poets compete to crown the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam champion for 2025! Before the competition begins, enjoy an incredible opportunity to see our poet of honour, Beau Sia, perform a feature set, and help us celebrate the recipient(s) of this year's Zaccheus Jackson … Continued