Calgary International Spoken Word Festival
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| Country and Region | Canada — Alberta |
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| Type of Festival | Drama |
| Location of Festival | Calgary, and Banff, Alberta, Canada |
| Festival Contact Information | Sheri-D Wilson, Director |
| Festival Description | Since 2006 the spoken word festival has played an important and vital role in the cultivation of poet’s and their craft. The festival gathers established artists as well as up-and-coming talents who hone their work under the instruction and support of renowned faculty members. The festival takes place at multiple venues in Calgary and Banff, Alberta. |
| Festival Dates | April 6 - 29, 2013 |
| Festival Links |
Festival Events:
Participating artists 2013:
- Little Annie
- C.R. Avery
- Lesley Battler
- Derek Bealieu
- Bertrand Bickersteth
- Bill Bissett
- Wakefield Brewster
- Blake Brooker
- Monica Caldeiro
- Regie Cabico
- Duccha Charitable
- Jillian Christmas
- Andrei Codrescu
- Dr. Reg Crowshoe
- Baby Dee
- Kris Demeanor
- Erin Dingle
- Dope Boys
- Dymphny Dronyk
- Martin Eaglechild
- Tanya Evanson
- Paul Finkleman
- Greg Franson
- Gordon R. Freeman
- Melvina Germain
- Chris Gilpin
- John Giorno
- Louise Bernice Halfe
- Richard Harrison
- Tom Heaven Fire
- Bob Holman
- Joe Keithley
- Penn Kemkp
- Victor LaGounda
- Nancy R. Lange
- Cheryl L’Hirondelle
- Janice Lee
- Lindsay Jack
- Liz Lochhead
- Caritas Longman
- Alexis Marcelo
- David Martin
- and many more…
Programming 2013:
- The 10th Anniversary of the Calgary Spoken Word Poetry Festival will explode—with 40 Culturally Diverse Events
- Word Travel (Educational - schools)
- Workshops (Youth, Emerging, Senior)
- DEB talks
- Electronic Experimentation
- Live Streaming
- Blog & Social Media
- Panels
- Launches
- Special Events
- French & Spanish Voices
- Insta-Translations/Golden Beret Award
- Collaborations & Tributes
- Slams
- Open Mics
- featuring 100 artists
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Practical Info:
Tickets 2013:
- The 2013 Calgary Spoken Word Festival will celebrate its TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY in the MONTH OF APRIL!
- A super-duper early bird deal will last until January 15, 2013. Enjoy Incredible Events Spoken Word Super-Duper Super-Stars, Get Special Access, Discounts on Workshops.
- Buy
- Online at http://www.calgaryspokenwordfestival.com
- Call +01 403-686-4292
- Tickets/Passes purchased on-line will be sent to you by mail with a special Holiday letter from the Festival — these make great gifts!
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