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SHANE KOYCZAN IN CONCERT:
 
Award-winning Canadian poet Shane Koyczan brings electric energy and razor-sharp wit to spare every time he steps on stage, completely captivating each audience member with his unique world view. At his live shows Koyczan uses his rhythmic cadence and impressive word play to reveal a startling amount of honesty and vulnerability, captivating audiences with his unique slam poetry aesthetic. He easily flows into the rhythms of hip hop, getting ticket buyers bobbing their heads while he unfolds an increasingly literate frame of mind. Fans of music, comedy, and poetic thinking won't want to miss this wordsmith on tour.
 
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
 
Originally from the Northwest Territories of Canada, Shane Koyczan's early poetry was informed by such traumatic events as being abandoned by his parents and bullied by his schoolmates. In 2000 he became the first Canadian to win the National Poetry Slam’s Individual Championship. This recognition allowed him to publish two books of poetry entitled Visiting Hours and Our Deathbeds will be Thirsty, as well as a novel in verse titled Stickboy. Koyczan experienced a mainstream breakthrough when he turned his poem “To This Day” into an animated video that received 1.4 million views in its first two days on YouTube, thanks to support from anti-bullying movements. The impact of the poem was so profound that Koyczan was eventually selected to read the poem and show the animation at a TED Conference.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome and then some

    by behindpandora on 3/8/17Columbia City Theater - Seattle

    Shane is absolutely fantastic. He has the ability to bring people from all different wakes of life to laughter and then tears in a matter of minutes. His writing and understanding of humanity is universal. His poetry is universal and I think that he is quite possibly one of the greatest poets of all written history. This is my second time watching him perform and it was exactly what I needed to feel inspired by myself again. Thanks Shane.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 3/8/17Columbia City Theater - Seattle

    Shane is a ferocious heartfelt poet. He speaks his truth and helps me speak mine. His vulnerability is so appreciated . Go see him . Live is best.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Shane is amazing!

    by HollW on 3/8/17Columbia City Theater - Seattle

    I have gone to two shows with Shane and each time he has proven his worth! He speaks from the heart and I am always moved by his words.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Shane Koyczan was fantastic

    by Malaprop on 4/18/16L'Astral - Montréal

    I never thought that I would attend a poetry reading and leave completely blown away but that's what happened with Shane. The guy is completely wonderful. I'm surprised that it's possible to fit a heart that big in a human being. He took us on an amazing emotional roller-coaster that I will not soon forget. Please come back to Montrel, Shane, I can't wait to see you again.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 4/21/15National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    Amazing artist, amazing performance, and an amazing atmosphere. There's a reason he sells out all the time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by JoshAmber on 4/21/15National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - Ottawa

    He is an amazing poet and storyteller. I even bought his new book and he stayed after to sign them and take pictures with audience. I had great time.