Victorious Voices is a high-energy spoken word festival where youth take centre stage. Founded by three time Victoria Poetry Slam Grand Champion Jeremy Loveday and approaching its sixteenth year, Vic Voices is one of Victoria’s most anticipated annual arts and cultural events.

How does it work?!

Young poets form teams within their schools and all gather for one night to compete in a poetry slam. What’s a poetry slam, you ask? A poetry slam is a (fairly silly) competition, in which random members of the audience assign poems scores between 0 and 10. Poets are required to perform poems of their own original creation, within set time limits, and without use of props, costumes, or musical accompaniment.

The Future:

Join us to witness the power of students finding their voices and sharing their truths—check back soon to find out details for our 2026 festival!

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If you would like to get involved, please fill out our volunteer form.

For other inquires or to register a team, please email director@victoriapoetryproject.com.

The Past—Victorious Voices Champions:

2025 – Esquimalt High

2024 – Pearson College

2023 – Pearson College

2022 – Reynolds Secondary School

2021 – No winner *Covid19

2020 – No winner *Covid19

2019 – Vic High

2018 – Vic High

2017 – Reynolds Secondary School

2016 – Reynolds Secondary School

2015 – Reynolds Secondary School

2014 – Reynolds Secondary School

2013 – Pearson College

2012 – Reynolds Secondary School

2011 – Reynolds Secondary School

2010 – Reynolds Secondary School