Steven Valentine is a writer, author, performer, and spoken word artist who uses poetry as an avenue to excite, motivate, inspire, and create social commentary fitting for any audience. Steven is capable of elevating a multitude of venues while bringing powerful energy and passion to any event.
Steven can be booked for a dynamic group of events that include, but are not limited to:
- Weddings - (Ask about our ideas!)
- Hosting Events
- Engagements
- Birthday Dinners
- Judging Events (Poetry competitions, fashion shows, arts events, etc.)
Steven was asked to provide and amazing service in a very different way. He was asked to compose poems for quests on the spot at a wedding reception in order to create very personal and intimate poems as the guests parting gifts and a copy of the poems to be put in a binder for the bride and groom. Steven did such an amazing job of greeting the guests and asking question in order to gather just enough information to put together beautiful works of art that were specific to each person an their relationship to the newly married couple. Words cannot express my appreciation for his professionalism and calm nature when faced with this task. Please allow creative love and beautiful souls to help create lasting memories for you and your guests.....and put it in ink.. Steve's, Thank you Brother..
Response from Steven Valentine:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to interact with your guests, hear their stories, and receive all the powerful feelings and love they had for the both of you. It was truly inspiring to hear. Thank you again for allowing us to be creative with your innovative idea, and I hope you find solace in your poetry copies whenever you may look back to this moment.
It was truly a pleasure.
- Steven
Mr. Valentine was amazingly awesome! He captured the beauty and the essence of my mother perfectly! From my whole heart I thank you!
Response from Steven Valentine:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the opportunity to perform for you and your incredible family. It was truly a pleasure. Until next time!
- Valentine
He showed up on time, was prepared and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend him for your event.
Response from Steven Valentine:
Thank you so much for your kind words and hospitality. It was a pleasure to be a part of this event! I'm looking forward to working together again in the future.
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 3 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
Steven Valentine is a high energy performer who focuses on a myriad of topics throughout his spoken word poetry performance sets. His in-depth, descriptive, and thought provoking topics include love, inspiration/success, women's empowerment, mental illness, death/despair, and many more.
Steven is sure to leave the audience at the edge of their seats!
"These poems are my walls, encased in brimstone, they seldom fall."
Steven Valentine, a spoken word artist first beginning to use his poetry to hide his inner-most emotions, now shares them with the world in order to reach, teach, and inspire. He is a poet who believes, through writing, emotions can be shifted and celebrated.
Steven is a New York City native and graduated from the University at Albany – SUNY (2014). He received his BA while majoring in both English and Sociology and was the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence (2014), and the Lena Horne Performing Arts Award (2013), among others.
He began writing after stumbling upon spoken word pieces and was eager to place his emotions somewhere other than within. Now, as a high school educator, Steven uses his passion for poetry to reach the individuals of his classroom and community.
Steven has performed in more than 60 poetry readings, shows, and showcases, and has recently added competitive slam poetry to his repertoire.
Steven is guaranteed to leave your audience in awe with thought provoking issues and powerful energy!
No special requirements for lighting, staging, or sound are necessary.
| April 20, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 12, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:15pm | Birthday Party |
| August 21, 2021 • All-day event | Rock The Mic Showcase |
| February 07, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Religious Celebration |
| July 25, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:55pm | Ginger Bay Cafe Feature |
| July 20, 2019 • 5:00pm - 11:55pm | Boynton Beach Feature |
| July 13, 2019 • 5:00pm - 11:55pm | Flo'pocalypse Showcase @ the Broward Center |
| July 03, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:55pm | KRAVE Lounge Poetry Review |
| June 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | NYSW Jazz Lounge |
| April 25, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Poetry Slam @ Ginger Bay Cafe |
| April 18, 2019–April 21, 2019 • 11:00am - 11:00pm | Out of the Country |
| April 17, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Ink Therapy @ Reign Cafe |
| April 14, 2019 • 1:00pm - 6:00pm | Radio Appearance |
| April 13, 2019 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | LTAB Team Poetry Finals |
| February 15, 2019 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | FAU Spotlight |
| February 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | University of Miami Open Mic |
| February 13, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Love Showcase at Reign |
| January 26, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | AnniFloetry by Quick the Poet |
| December 21, 2018–January 07, 2019 • 1:00pm - 11:00pm | Bookings in NYC ONLY |
| December 13, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | ErotiCum Erotic Poetry Slam |
| December 09, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Slam 4 Literacy Poetry Slam |
| December 06, 2018–December 08, 2018 • 3:00pm - 11:00pm | Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival |
| November 18, 2018 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Brunch After Dark Poetry Showcase |
| November 17, 2018 • 11:00am - 6:00pm | Taste of Lauderdale Lakes Art Festival |
| November 08, 2018 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | The Spoken Word Cafe @Prestige Studios |
| October 27, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | PHIRST Impressionz @Little Haiti Arts Center |
| October 21, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | The End Rhyme Open Mic |
| October 10, 2018–October 14, 2018 • 1:00pm - 7:00pm | Individual World Poetry Slam (iWPS) 2018 |
A complete catalog is not listed, but spoken word sets can be tailored to your specific event!
See below for some categories my poems may fall!
1. Inspirational: "Preacher Man"
"The Walking Dead"
2. Love/Despair: "The Voyage"
"Pain and Prejudice"
3. Social Issues: "Berlin Blanket"
"A Static Shock"
"Starbucks University"
"The Most Beautiful Accident"
4. Women Empowerment: "Queen of the Nile"
During my years in college, I was heavily influenced by two entities: The Strivers Row, a creative arts collective based in New York City, and Phenomenal Voices, a performing arts organization formed at the University at Albany (SUNY), in Albany, New York. The Strivers Row included masterfully poets such as Joshua Bennett, Jasmine Mans, Miles Hodges, and many more. These poets were the first to expose me to the art of poetry and spoken word, inspiring me to pursue the craft myself. Phenomenal Voices, on the other hand, was a thriving performing arts organization stationed at my alma-mater. In addition to poetry, Phenomenal Voices produced showcases that included spoken word, singing, rapping, instrumentalists, and collaboration. Being a part of this organization forced me to be creative and unique as each new group of artists emerged. We grew together, both creatively and spiritually, and it was the first time I considered pursuing this craft as a lifelong profession.
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