On Stage
The Waterfront Stage
Thursday
Seven-year-old Myles from Wymondham, Norfolk, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2025 competition with his charming poem A Friend Like Steve – a heartfelt exploration of friendship through the world of Minecraft.
Myles’ poem impressed our judges with its authentic voice and creative use of gaming language to explore the competition’s theme of friendship. The piece celebrates the joy of shared adventures and companionship, whether building Minecraft villages, slaying ender dragons, or soaring through virtual skies with elytra and fireworks.