The annual Lyra Bristol Poetry Slam takes place as part of the Lyra Festival. Each year, 25+ poets compete in qualifying rounds, 10 poets perform at the Grand Final, and 1 poet is crowned Lyra Slam Champion.

PREVIOUS WINNERS:

Jo Eades
(2024)

Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2024
Judges: Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa, Johnny Fluffypunk, shakara

Emma Taylor (2023)

Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2023
Judges: Vanessa Kisuule, Tony Walsh, Malaika Kegode

Sven Stears (2022)

Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2022
Judges: Buddy Wakefield, Joelle Taylor, Edson Burton

Hollie Moberley (2021)

Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2021
Judges: Dizraeli, Saili Katebe, Beth Calverley

Tierney Elliott (2020)

Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2020
Judges: Joelle Taylor, Vanessa Kisuule, Rebecca Tantony

Kat Lyons
(2019)

Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2019
Judges: Deanna Rodger, Rebecca Tantony, Tom Sastry