JAYU FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS POETRY SLAM REGISTRATION
JAYU is a Toronto-based charity dedicated to sharing human rights stories through the arts. The annual JAYU Festival of the Arts Poetry Slam is a staple of our annual festival, from December 10-14. Learn more about it here.
DURATION
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: Poets are expected to arrive at 6:30 pm for sound check. Show starts at 7:30 pm.
LOCATION
Urbanspace Gallery
401 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
GENERAL OVERVIEW (review rules and regulations here!)
There will be two rounds, with 10 poets competing in the first round and the 5 top scoring poets from the first round moving onto the second round. The top scoring poet from that group will be the JAYU Slam champion.
Poets have a time limit of 3 minutes with a 10 second grace period for each poem they perform (1 poem per round)
NEED TO KNOW
Please review the rules and regulations.
Poets are expected to arrive at 6:30 pm.
Your registration is not guaranteed - selected poets will be notified of their participation on November 26, 2025.
If you are not selected, you will be added to a watilist of poets who will be contacted in the event that someone drops out.
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee placement in this slam. Confirmation emails will be sent on November 26.
If you have any inquiries please contact Des, iAM Program Manager and host of the slam at desiree@jayu.ca