Shane Koyczan

A collaborator with artists such as Ani DiFranco, Dan Mangan, Tanya Tagaq, and others, Koyczan has elevated the art form of Spoken Word from its humble beginnings in after-hour cafes to stages both grand and distant. He brings an authenticity to his work that connects with audiences, as evidenced by his fiercely honest TED Talk. Koyczan weaves his pieces together in a spellbinding narrative that shows audiences themes that stretch over our lives.

In 2017, Koyczan invited audiences deep into family trauma with the documentary Shut Up And Say Something, which won the Most Popular Documentary at the Vancouver International Film Festival. He followed this success by launching his own publishing house, Stickboy Press, which released A Bruise On Light, a collection of poems. Koyczan also published two graphic novels, Silence Is A Song I Know All The Words To and Turn On A Light.

With his work, Koyczan brings a new generation of voices to the forefront, using his pen and heart to explore territory beyond what is expected. He is an artist whose work transcends genres and dares others to discover what it means to be human.