Poetry Open Mic

Victoria Poetry Project Society (aka. VPP) is a small, arts not-for-profit based in Victoria, BC. VPP produces a series of spoken word open mics and poetry slams (Tongues of Fire) on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of each month from September to May; a 3-day festival of youth spoken word arts (Victorious Voices) in April; and occasional public workshops associated with these events. Through its programming, VPP aims to provide CRD and Vancouver Island audiences access to professional and emerging spoken word artists from across Canada; to provide community members of all experience levels a stage to share their own poetry; to encourage and facilitate dialogue between spoken word and other artistic communities in Victoria; and to welcome and encourage diverse voices in the spoken word community and at VPP events. In accordance with our community values, we strive to challenge racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and systemic oppression in all forms in our programming, organizational practices, and perspectives.