SPEAK UP OTTAWA! The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word returns to the capital – October 12 to 16, 2010

September 2, 2010 · Filed Under Blog, Industry

by Jessica Ruano

The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW 2010 Ottawa www.cfsw.ca) returns to the capital for the first time since its inception in 2004 with the largest slam-focused spoken word event in Canadian history. From October 12 to 16, 2010, Ottawa will be treated to a wide-ranging display of Canadian slam poetry and spoken word featuring over 100 of the best spoken word poets from 15 communities across Canada.

Over the course of five nights, 18 teams participate in highly competitive poetry slams that will determine this year’s Canadian Slam Champions. Home of the defending champions, Ottawa has two teams – Capital Slam and Urban Legends – attempting to keep the title in the capital this year.

The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word takes place in numerous venues in downtown Ottawa (see the attached press release and schedule for details) from October 12 to 16, 2010. To purchase tickets and passes for the festival, please call 613 301 8648 or email info@cfsw.ca. For more information, visit www.cfsw.ca.

Tickets and Passes
Slams Tues Wed Thurs $10 | Semi-Finals Friday $12 | Finals Saturday $15
Friday & Saturday Pass $20 | Festival Pass $45

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