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.
CURRENT CHAMPION:
Ben Vince
(2025)
Lyra Bristol Slam Champion 2025
Judges: Arielle Cottingham, Toby Campion, Helen Sheppard
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
