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The First Citizens National Poetry Slam is 1️⃣ week away! Join us, Thur 18 Apr, for the live draw of the Grand Slam Line-Up 🔴 🗓️Thur 18 Apr 🕖 7pm 📍ourradio.fm 🗣️Come show support for your fave poet & find out their Line Up position. First Citizens #fcnps24

“I am the female protector, a literary avenger, kryptonite to all you mocking pretenders. BEWARE!” Alicia Haynes is ready to tackle the pretenders on April 28, at Queen’s Hall — the Dragon’s Mouth 🐲🔥

“In the dance between ink & paper, stories are born. Then In the spotlight’s glow they come alive.” Daniel Baptiste is ready for the spotlight on April 28, at Queen’s Hall, the Dragon’s Mouth.🐲🔥

“If u want to be the one to dump it remember there would always be one to collect it." Darion Cunningham is holding society accountable. He takes the stage on April 28, at Queen’s Hall, the Dragon’s Mouth. Will he be the one to collect the $50,000 champion cash prize?🐲🔥

“They called for a fire-breather so why let this drag on? How can a mere man face off against a dragon? Well I am no mere man, I am a mighty warrior emerging out of the fire claiming the title Dragon Slayer” Dershawn, the "fire-breather" is ready for April 28 Queen's Hall.

“Years of quietly navigating Carefully crafting words while watching and waiting Now it's time I'm looking fire spitting fire Dragon oh dragon I'm ready for ya!’’ Gabrielle Murray is ready to Enter the Dragon's Mouth, on April 28 at Queen's Hall.

“Only thing that played dead was my still tongue. Unlocked my jaw now my words blowing up like a hit song.” Kedisha Thomas has unlocked her jaw to spit fire on April 28 at Queen's Hall for the First Citizens National Poetry Grand Slam.

“Southern Born Warrior, my Fire IS the TRUTH, and when I spit even the Dragon Must Obey.” Shakira Burton, the Southern Born Warrior is ready to command the Dragon on April 28 at Queen's Hall for the First Citizens National Poetry Grand Slam. 🐲🔥

“I am the flowers that fall I am the vines that crawl I am the stories we carry about our rich legacy I am the tree The stories live in me” Keeron Isaac (Poet Tree), is ready to root himself onstage when he Enters the Dragon's Mouth🐲🔥🌴

“I met the Dragon. He bowed, with those who bowed down; before dawn, I the day, the dusk and after that. He breathed fire, yes... but never again after that." Abdul Majeed Abdal Karim has met the Dragon. They will have their final face-off when he Enters the Dragon's Mouth🐲🔥

"Roaring with the dragon, dancing amidst their flames, feeling nothing." Michael Logie has no nerves about entering the Dragon's Mouth. He is ready to roar and soar at the First Citizens National Poetry Grand Slam. Can he keep up with the pace? 🐲📷

“If the Lord be my guiding light whom shall I fear? A Dragon? How bai?” Renaldo Briggs does not fear the Dragon. The first wildcard in Slam History to make it into Finals and he's ready for the stage at First Citizens National Poetry Grand Slam. But who will survive the cut?

📣Spoken word poets! Sharpen your storytelling tongues in this two-part in-person workshop Poetry Meets Performance, led by veteran stage performers elisha efua bartels and Wendell Manwarren. Info & registration 🔗 academy.bocaslitfest.com/event/poetry-m… #bocas2024 #bocasacademy emceesquared

🎤 Ready for Slam? Auditions for the 2025 First Citizens National Poetry Slam are ON! 🔥 4 days, 4 locations—poets of all levels compete for a shot at the $80K prize pool in May! 📅 Details + register: bocaslitfest.com/poetry-slam #FCNPS2025 #SpokenWord #Bocas2025

We do it BIG! 💰 🏆 Grand Slam Champion: $50K + bragging rights 🥈 2nd Place: $20K 🥉 3rd Place: $10K 🎤 Auditions start this February! 📅 Details + register: bocaslitfest.com/poetry-slam (link in bio) #FCNPS2025 #Bocas2025 #SpokenWord

"Beyond the thrill of the competition, the First Citizens National Poetry Slam has become a welcoming stage for artistic excellence, inspiring emerging spoken word artists and engaging a diverse, intergenerational audience." newsday.co.tt/2025/01/19/fir… #bocas2025 #fcnps2025 First Citizens T&T Newsday

Can you dethrone the reigning champ, Shakira Burton? 🏆🎤 The dynamic 2024 FCNPS Champion set the bar high—now it’s your turn to shine! Auditions kick off this February! 📅 Details + register: bocaslitfest.com/poetry-slam #FCNPS2025 #Bocas2025 #BringItHome #SpokenWord

🔊The results are out & we salute the 2025 First Citizens First Citizens National Poetry Slam semifinalists 👏 30 out of 80 poets are through to the next round, with 4 Wild Cards vying for a spot. Sponsored by First Citizens Powered by Bocas Lit Fest #fcnps2025 #bocas2025 #BringItHome #spokenword

2/2 🗣Thank you to our judges and everyone who wrote fiercely and performed bravely this year 👏 Who will claim the title of Champion and cop the $50,000 grand prize?🏆 Get ready to turn up the support! Sponsored by First Citizens Powered by Bocas Lit Fest #fcnps2025 #bocas2025

🔥 Announcing the Slam finalists! They'll challenge Defending Champion, Shakira Burton, for $50K cash and the Grand Slam title from First Citizens The deets: 🎤 Sun 4 May 📍 NAPA 🕡 6.30 pm 🎟️ Online tickets - $200: shorturl.at/fTwox Who will #BringItHome! #fcnps2025