First Citizens National Poetry Slam Semifinal Round 2

The First Citizens National Poetry Slam is the premier spoken word championship in the region. What started as a humble open mic competition in 2013, hosted at the University of the Southern Caribbean with a cash prize of $1000, has now transformed into a world class showcase featuring the best spoken word artists in Trinidad and Tobago.

Now in its 12th year, the Grand Slam boasts of the largest cash prize of $50,000, made possible by the unwavering support of First Citizens. It is also the closing event of the Bocas Lit Fest, (Discover more at bocaslitfest.com).

Semifinal Round 2 will see 15 poets face off for a chance to advance in the Grand Slam on April 28 where they will meet defending champion Kyle Hernandez!

Here's the list of performers:

• Abdul Majeed Abdal Karim
• Alicia Haynes
• Celestial Marshall
• Daniel Baptiste
• Darion Cunningham
• Dennis Joseph
• Derron Sandy
• Gabrielle Murray
• Joel Philip
• Kedisha Thomas
• Keeron Isaac
• Kevin Soyer
• Kevin Fortune
• Michael Logie
• Seth Sylvester

Wildcard Performers

• Nia Thompson
• Renaldo Briggs