VERVE Poetry & Spoken Word Festival 2025 – Poet Feedback Form

Thank you for being part of VERVE Poetry & Spoken Word Festival 2025! Your talent, energy, and words help shape this festival into a space of creative excellence and community. We are committed to improving the festival each year, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us do so

This short survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. It focuses on your experience as a performer, the quality of the events and venues, the sense of community and inclusivity, and the long-term impact of the festival on your creative practice.

Your responses will help us understand what worked, what could be improved, and how we can continue to make VERVE a meaningful, inclusive, and artistically inspiring festival.

Thank you for your time and for sharing your thoughts with us!

(For poets/performers at the festival)

Overall Experience

How would you rate your overall experience at VERVE Poetry & Spoken Word Festival?

(1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

What did you enjoy most about performing, participating, or hosting at VERVE?

Event & Venue Quality

How would you rate the quality of the event(s) you performed in?

(1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Further comments

How would you rate the venue?

(1 = Poor, 5 = Excellent)

Further comments

Did you feel the venue was accessible and welcoming?

Yes

No

Somewhat

Please elaborate.

Community & Inclusivity

How well did the festival foster a sense of community among poets and attendees?

1 = Not at all, 5 = Extremely well)

Further comments

Did you feel the festival was inclusive and representative of diverse voices?

Yes

No

Somewhat

Please elaborate

How did the festival contribute to your sense of belonging in the poetry/spoken word community?

Creative & Cultural Impact

Did performing at VERVE influence your creative practice?

Yes

No

Somewhat

Please elaborate

Has the festival inspired any new ideas, collaborations, or projects for you?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide insight.

How do you think VERVE contributes to the wider literary/spoken word scene?

Feedback for Future Festivals

What was your favourite event at the festival?

What did you dislike or think could be improved?

What would you like to see more of in future editions of VERVE?

(Types of events, themes, collaborations, etc.)

Do you have any final thoughts or suggestions?