First Citizens National Poetry Semi-Final 2025 Round 1

by Bocas Lit Fest

Sat 22nd March , 2025

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

CLR James Auditorium - Cipriani Labour College, Valsayn

Description

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 14th 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).

Semi-final Round 1 will see 15 poets face off for a chance to advance to the Grand Slam on May 04th where they will meet defending champion Shakira Burton!

ROUND ONE (1) SEMI-FINALISTS

  1. Geron Ruiz
  2. Kevin Soyer
  3. Javaughn Forde
  4. Alicia 'Psyche' Haynes
  5. Alexandra Stewart
  6. Deneka Thomas
  7. Shakir Gray
  8. Jovan Gaskin
  9. Kaliq Cook
  10. Keegan Maharaj
  11. Camryn Bruno
  12. Dennis Joseph
  13. Zayne Bissoon
  14. Rochelle Rawlins
  15. Alexandria Douglas

WILCARD PERFORMERS

  1. Fedon Honore
  2. Tehilla Jeffrey