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[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

Have you noticed the stunning artwork for CFSW 2019? We are super stoked to announce this year's original piece (see our our profile photo for full version) is by local artist Jesseline Gough.

Jesseline is a rebel unicorn
Follow her on Instagram @jesselinney
#cfsw2019

[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

This year the CFSW theme 'Discovery' speaks to 'The Story Within Us,’ which will serve as the tagline for the festival.
Click here for the full theme background for CFSW 2019
➡️https://t.co/AcGBgdTe4j

#cfsw2019 #canada #Guelph

[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

ICYMI: #cfsw2019 Early Bird Tickets are available now at https://t.co/KAEVOFoBOD

#ontario #canada

[Voices of Today @voices_of_today]

Less than a week 'til the festival kicks off! Grab your tickets now on eventbrite!

https://t.co/UWmwxQbTzW?

[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

The official festival hotel is the Days Inn Guelph. To book your room, simply call the hotel at [phone] and tell them you are booking through the CFSW Group Deal. The festival rate is not available through online booking.
#cfsw2019 #guelph

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

@TheFOLD_ @CanadianPoets @SpokenSoulTO @voices_of_today @torontoWOTS! #CFSW2019 #spokenword #poetryfestival

[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

Save the date and help us spread the word that the most LIT festival is happening October 13th-19th.
#cfsw2019 #canada #poetry @ Guelph, Ontario https://t.co/TlVYlNRnBs

[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

📣ATTN POETS: Team Registration Now Open. Please complete the form below to register your team for the 2019 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW) in Guelph / Attawandaron.
Registration form ⬇️ https://t.co/WeTXgw1bZR

#cfsw2019 #Canada
#poetry

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

Get ‘em!

[Canadian Festival of Spoken Word @CFSW_FCSW]

Tweet Tweet ~ Festival Passes coming soon 😍
#cfsw2019 #Canada #poetry #spokenword #festival #Ontario #guelph

[Up From The Roots @upfromtheroots]

Friday August 16th, we kick off the Spoken Soul festival with a celebration of Black singer-songwriters, including the amazing Aaron Ridge

Tickets and wristbands available at https://t.co/HaucOGvKOA

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

@ThaDuffman It’s coming!

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

Please spread the word and/consider contributing to this incredibly necessary spoken word festival for and by youth!

[Voices of Today @voices_of_today]

As we’ve said before, Voices of Today cannot run without support for the community. If you are able to help in any capacity—be it by donating or by spreading the word—we appreciate it! Thank you so much and we can’t wait to see you in August https://t.co/ugNv71BjRN

[League of Canadian Poets @CanadianPoets]

It's #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! Create space for Indigenous stories on your reading list w these 14 books to read for #IndigenousHistoryMonth @cbcbooks: https://t.co/2U8AhdCmsK

Includes poetry by Lee Maracle, Columpa Bobb, Tania Carter, @ArielleTwist, and Katherena Vermette.

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

It’s back!!

[Dwayne Morgan @dwayne_morgan]

After discontinuing it several years ago, I am happy to announce that I am bringing back the Toronto International Poetry Slam on August 18th.

Registration is now open at https://t.co/FjDS4UQedn on a first come basis, for those artists wanting a chance at the $1500US prize $

[Voices of Today @voices_of_today]

Reminder that volunteer applications for this year’s festival are still open! Head over to our facebook page and fill out the application if you’re interested in what is sure to be a fun and interesting volunteer opportunity!

[Guelph Spoken Word @guelphpoetry]

Last day to get your artist submission(s) in for #cfsw2019 and nominations for Poet of Honour. By midnight!!!!! @SpokenWordCan @CFSW_FCSW @CanadianPoets @guelpharts

[Voices of Today @voices_of_today]

Festival applications are still open! To anyone interested in facilitating or performing at this year’s festival, check out the application available on our facebook page! Applications are open until midnight EST April 30th!

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

Hey fellow artists! Are you a performer looking to perform at one of our fabulous festivals this year? Got a workshop idea that would fit our programming?

@voices_of_today and @CFSW_FCSW are accepting performance and workshop applications until April 30th! Check them out!

[Voices of Today @voices_of_today]

Festival applications are still open! If you, or someone you know, are interested in being a facilitator or performer at this year’s festival, check out the application over on our Facebook page: https://t.co/Tv971tMtiY

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

@kevinwesaquate @guelphpoetry @CFSW_FCSW In the meantime, check out this link for artist submissions and please pass it along!

https://t.co/MzAEaSnrlj

[speakNORTH (formerly Spoken Word Canada) @SpokenWordCan]

@kevinwesaquate Hey Kevin, read you loud and clear! I’m certain that the organizing committee with @guelphpoetry has something in the works for an Indigenous showcase at this year’s @CFSW_FCSW so I’m just gonna leave this right here so that they’re in the know!