First Citizens National Poetry Semi-Final 2025 Round 2

by Bocas Lit Fest

Sun 23rd 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 2 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 TWO (2) SEMI-FINALISTS

  1. Seth Sylvester
  2. Derron Sandy
  3. Jabari Collins
  4. Darion Cunningham
  5. Johchele Johnson
  6. Shaquille Warren
  7. Shimiah Lewis
  8. Renaldo Briggs
  9. Jabari Lynch
  10. Askala George
  11. Tsehai Ollivierre
  12. Necoda Atherton
  13. Anya Nero
  14. Keeron Isaac
  15. Shamikah Noel

WILCARD PERFORMERS

  1. Michael Logie
  2. Eliana Ellis