Writing Through Grief workshop with Amanda Anastasi
Much has been said about the therapeutic power of writing in helping process grief and loss. This workshop will inspire you with poems and guide you through a series of writing exercises, helping you articulate your unique grief journey and explore past memories in a new way.
Ballarat Spoken Word - August National Poetry Month
Our monthly Spoken Word gathering. Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
15:23 A Re-collection of Resistance (Exhibition)
To mark the 20-year anniversary of her escape from eight years of coercive control, one young woman shares her experience of insidious mundane horror.
Learn about her inner world in an intricately detailed case study of escalating intimate partner violence. Be immersed in four distinct snapshots that include collage, poetry, risk assessments and music.
Café Philosophique: Change
Café Philosophique runs the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Bridge Hotel in Werribee, exploring the hidden forces that shape our lives through music, poetry and conversation.
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Open Mic
A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.
Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Hatred of Poetry
Poetry: love it or loathe it, six daring voices debate its worth in a fierce, funny and unmissable night of literary sparring – during Poetry Month no less!
Thin Red Lines: Mrs K, Roslyn Orlando, Autumn Royal & Mwaffaq Al-Hajjar
t's that time!!!!
Featuring:
MRS K @mrs.k.poems
Roslyn Orlando @roslyn__orlando
Autumn Royal @temperate.season
Mwaffaq Al-Hajjar @mwaffa_lines
THURSDAY 14TH AUGUST, 6.30PM
@brunswickartistsbar
Radio Laria Poetry with Stephanie Powell and Leone Gabrielle
This July, Radio Laria invites you to join us with features Stephanie Powell and Leone Gabrielle for poetry that explores the rooted, the elevated and many things in between. Stephanie Powell is an award-winning poet whose most recent collection Invisible Wasp was brought out by Liquid Amber press in 2024. Leone Gabrielle is a poet, philosopher, and knitter with a growing fanbase in the Melbourne poetry community.
Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE) ft Enda Colyle-Green
Poetry From Agitation Hill on Djaara Country, Castlemaine, welcomes from Ireland live via zoom, Enda Colyle-Green on Friday
Please join us for a night of great poetry with our special guest. Online only. Zoom link posted on https://www.facebook.com/ross.donlon.58 by Thursday prior.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Be Fearless Poetry
Tucked in behind Sydney Road in Houdini Lane is Brunswick's best hidden secret... Red Betty. and the third Monday of each month is a poetry open mic where poets can Be Fearless!
This will be where poetry will be explored as an art form. Any kind of poetry is welcome, including the experimental and surreal. Musicians, hip hop artists, anyone who is willing to push poetic boundaries. It's all about enjoying art in a fun, safe, supportive space. Where you can perform that piece you thought you never would. Where you can Be Fearless.
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
15:23 A Re-collection of Resistance (Exhibition)
To mark the 20-year anniversary of her escape from eight years of coercive control, one young woman shares her experience of insidious mundane horror.
Learn about her inner world in an intricately detailed case study of escalating intimate partner violence. Be immersed in four distinct snapshots that include collage, poetry, risk assessments and music.
Words Aloud
Open Mic poetry/spoken word for local poets - established, emerging, newbies, aspiring and listeners. An inclusive happening for sharing original work and inspiring each other. Five minute limit, with longer spots available on alternate sessions.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
PoetiCas at the Coolroom
PoetiCas has been hosting regular poetry gatherings in Castlemaine since 2015, following on the tradition of Ross Donlon's poetry readings in the decade prior. It has grown into a wonderful community and their monthly events are beloved by many.
The usual format brings a featured reader to share their work, as well as an open section for the community to share their own original poems in a warm and supportive space, MC'd by a local poet and publisher . All are welcome to attend, to read or just to listen.
OutLoud Slam! 2025 Finals
Hosted by acclaimed poet and educator Emilie Zoey Baker, the OutLoud Slam is a vibrant celebration of young voices and original storytelling.
Think of it as the Eisteddfod of English class – a high-energy, heart-filled showcase where school teams perform three original poems, created individually or collaboratively, across two divisions: Years 7–9 and Years 10–12.
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
15:23 A Re-collection of Resistance (Exhibition)
To mark the 20-year anniversary of her escape from eight years of coercive control, one young woman shares her experience of insidious mundane horror.
Learn about her inner world in an intricately detailed case study of escalating intimate partner violence. Be immersed in four distinct snapshots that include collage, poetry, risk assessments and music.
Chaotic Musings: Poetry Open Mic
A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.
Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!
The Motley Open-Haus (Copy)
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Christine Crowle
Poetry@Chrissy Hills
The Famous Open Mic
BYO poem, humour, food, drink to share
Featured Reader: Christine Crowle
Readings Winter Warmers #4 - Kevin Brophy, Eloise Grills, Manisha Anjali
Join us for a tall glass of red and escape the cold with a showcase of Melbourne poets reading their most recent works. Hosted by Tim Loveday. Kevin Brophy, Eloise Grills, Manisha Anjali
Udaan Presents Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai
Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai is Udaan’s debut show — a celebration of Hindi-Urdu storytelling, poetry, and music. Spoken Word & Theatre: Heartfelt monologues, stories, and performances about love, loss, hope, and memory. Live Music: Beautiful melodies blending classical sounds with contemporary soul. Poetry: From timeless ghazals to modern verses that move, heal, and inspire. A Visual Journey: Lights, props, and visuals that create the feeling of a shared journey.
OutLoud Slam! 2025 Finals
Hosted by acclaimed poet and educator Emilie Zoey Baker, the OutLoud Slam is a vibrant celebration of young voices and original storytelling.
Think of it as the Eisteddfod of English class – a high-energy, heart-filled showcase where school teams perform three original poems, created individually or collaboratively, across two divisions: Years 7–9 and Years 10–12.
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Mother Tongue Poetry - July 2025
This in one of our bi-monthly events with a Feature Artist and 8 open mic spots. Mother Tongue is a place for Passionate, Powerful, Vulnerable and Honest performance; it stands aside from most Spoken Word events in its depth and authenticity.
Chamber Poets #114 - Ian Gostelow & Talon Gostelow
Chamber Poets #114 - Ian Gostelow & Talon Gostelow
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Perc.U.Lations
Our Poetry and Spoken Word events are (usually) held on the second Saturday of the month at 3 p.m., with a Poetry Writing Workshop running from 2 pm to 3 pm for anyone interested.
The venue for Perc.U.lations is the wonderfully generous Kafé on Hemmings (86 Hemmings St), in Dandenong, about a 15-minute walk from either Dandenong or Yarraman train stations. There is also handy, free parking available behind the medical centre on the opposite corner.
Ballarat Spoken Word
Our monthly Spoken Word gathering. Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.
PoetiCas at the Coolroom
PoetiCas has been hosting regular poetry gatherings in Castlemaine since 2015, following on the tradition of Ross Donlon's poetry readings in the decade prior. It has grown into a wonderful community and their monthly events are beloved by many.
The usual format brings a featured reader to share their work, as well as an open section for the community to share their own original poems in a warm and supportive space, MC'd by a local poet and publisher . All are welcome to attend, to read or just to listen.
Poetry Bauhaus ft. TBD
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.
Feature TBD
Plus a popular open mic, where poets vie for the much coveted Bauhaus Poetry Cup, also a support feature in our next gig.
Convened by Yvette Stubbs,
supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance..
Radio Laria Poetry
For women and gender diverse poets, writers and story tellers to gather, be heard and to inspire.
Chamber Poets #115 - Andy Jackson & Rachael Wenona Guy
Chamber Poets #115 - Andy Jackson & Rachael Wenona Guy
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Poetry Bauhaus ft. TBD
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.
Feature TBD
Plus a popular open mic, where poets vie for the much coveted Bauhaus Poetry Cup, also a support feature in our next gig.
Convened by Yvette Stubbs,
supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance..
Chamber Poets #116 - Lish Skec & Paul Skec
Chamber Poets #116 - Lish Skec & Paul Skec
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Chamber Poets #117 - PiO & Sandy Callow
Chamber Poets #117 - PiO & Sandy Callow
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Perc.U.Lations ft. Libby Charlton
Our Poetry and Spoken Word events are (usually) held on the second Saturday of the month at 3 p.m., with a Poetry Writing Workshop running from 2 pm to 3 pm for anyone interested.
The venue for Perc.U.lations is the wonderfully generous Kafé on Hemmings (86 Hemmings St), in Dandenong, about a 15-minute walk from either Dandenong or Yarraman train stations. There is also handy, free parking available behind the medical centre on the opposite corner.
Jason Wyatt @ Cherry Poets
Feature: Jason Wyatt with assistance from Gareth Bennett
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Chamber Poets #113 - Ross Donlon & Tric O’Heare
Chamber Poets #113 - Ross Donjon & Tric O’Heare
With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..
Simba Sessions Presents: Kris Mizzi, Emily Jane Pritchard & Jo Yang
Come join us for a warm candlelit night of music, poetry and story. The Simba Sessions is a intentional monthly event, curated around a theme. As our artist offer their own stories, we review our own.
Doors open 7pm. All welcome.
Food and drink available.
Yarra Valley Spoken Word August 2025 - Eldritch Forest
Welcome to our Yarra Valley Spoken Word Community.
We meet at The Dreaming Space Academy at Yarra Valley ECOSS, Wesburn on the second Friday of the month and welcome you to join us and share your musings.
15:23 A Re-collection of Resistance (Exhibition)
To mark the 20-year anniversary of her escape from eight years of coercive control, one young woman shares her experience of insidious mundane horror.
Learn about her inner world in an intricately detailed case study of escalating intimate partner violence. Be immersed in four distinct snapshots that include collage, poetry, risk assessments and music.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Words Aloud
Open Mic poetry/spoken word for local poets - established, emerging, newbies, aspiring and listeners. An inclusive happening for sharing original work and inspiring each other. Five minute limit, with longer spots available on alternate sessions.
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
The Last Outpost of Poetry
St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!
Poetry Bauhaus ft. Emma Fayelecaun
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.
Emma Fayelecaun will be our exciting featured poet this August. A poetry workshop preceding Bauhaus at 11am. VRI HALL Warragul pm us if your interested.
Plus a popular open mic, where poets vie for the much coveted Bauhaus Poetry Cup, also a support feature in our next gig.
Convened by Yvette Stubbs,
supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance..
Russell Boyle @ Cherry Poets
RUSSELL BOYLE will be performing his first ever feature. He's a friendly chap who brings some interesting life experiences to his poems - and maybe a show tune or two! Bring your own poems and stories and songs to share on the open mic. It will surely be a splendid day!
Writing to be Heard (Poetry Workshop)
A workshop on how to write poetry with impact and intention; writing for the “ear” and using rhythm and sound to enhance the music and meaning of your lines..
By: Es Foong / Waffle Irongirl
Poetry From Agitation Hill ft Kevin Brophy
Dear Friends, please join us for a night of great poetry with Kevin Brophy, Friday 1st August from Agitation Hill, Jaara Country, Castlemaine,6-7pm EST exclusively via Zoom. We are reaching across Australia and (sometimes) into the U.K.
Assorted Sporks Poetry and Performance ft Tim Loveday
Assorted Sporks is a free queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's on Thursday the 31st of July
Featuring: Tim Loveday
Theme: Leisure
Themes are not mandatory, they are just to encourage you to experiment with your writing and improvisation. Feel free to make it weird.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Ascot Vale Poetry Slam
Ascot Vale Poetry Slam 8 Poets. 5 Random Judges. One RAUCOUS Crowd. It’s loud. It’s raw. It’s poetry like you’ve never seen it before. Join us for a night of electric energy, bold voices, and unfiltered expression as 8 poets take the stage to battle it out for glory — and your cheers.
What Distance Means, poetry by Edward Caruso
What Distance Means is Edward Caruso's third book of poems. It contains impressionistic and evocative descriptions that bring to life people and places encountered during Edward Caruso’s journeys to Italy. The language of What Distance Means – moods, colours and landscapes – transports readers to places that link ‘Etruscan necropolises to the fragrances of wild mint because these are images to keep’.
Sip & Share Speakeasy ft. Andrew Rogerson
SIP & SHARE - A speakeasy evening of poetry and spoken word on the Mornington Peninsula with feature poet Andrew Rogerson..
Join us for a 'speakeasy' evening of wine and spoken word performances at Rahona Valley on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
PoetiCas - Cate Kennedy at the Coolroom
PoetiCas has been hosting regular poetry gatherings in Castlemaine since 2015, following on the tradition of Ross Donlon's poetry readings in the decade prior. It has grown into a wonderful community and their monthly events are beloved by many.
Acclaimed local poet Cate Kennedy will feature at the PoetiCas reading in July.
Cate Kennedy's collection Signs of Other Fires was published in 2001, and won the Vincent Buckley Award, enabling Cate to travel to Ireland in 2002 and write many of the poems that appear in her second collection Joyflight - poems concerned with legacy, loss and memory.
Dan Hogan @ Cherry Poets
Feature: Dan Hogan
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1pm,
Please Note: earlier starting time this week due to a large booking at the pub later in the afternoon. We have a hard out at 4pm so we're opening the board at 1pm and the show will kick off no later than 1.30pm. This is not a drill, and not poets' time
Readings Winter Warmers #3
Join us for a tall glass of red and escape the cold with a showcase of Melbourne poets reading their most recent works. Hosted by Tim Loveday. Dan Hogan, Helen Jarvis and Peter Bakowski.
Slamtidote presents Friday Night Poetry Sesh
Slamtidote is back to warm your winter for you,
With the 6th poetry party of the year!
Creating a perfect sandwhich of 3 singer-songwriters and TWO whole sessions of open mic POETRY
Launch of Act Cute by Andrew Sutherland
Join us to celebrate the launch of award-winning Queer Poz (PLHIV) writer and performance-maker Andrew Sutherland's second poetry collection, Act Cute.
The Motley Open-Haus
Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry
Platform Poets presents Alicia Sometimes
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Michael Reynolds at Platform 3095 💕💕
Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou
Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday
Be Fearless Poetry - Recitation
Tucked in behind Sydney Road in Houdini Lane is Brunswick's best hidden secret... Red Betty. and the third Monday of each month is a poetry open mic where poets can Be Fearless!
Hello everyone, the third Monday night of each month is Be Fearless Poetry night. And the one on 21 July is something different.
Open Mic readers are encouraged to recite their words on this night. It's a challenge to try something different and explore new ways of presenting spoken word on stage. Whether it's a one minute piece, five minutes or even longer, the focus will be on reciting if you are able to do so. Challenge yourself.
Your Stage: Blackwood Open Mic
Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer with a song in your heart (or a poem in your pocket), Your Stage is the place to share it. Expect an open-hearted crowd, good vibes, hot drinks, and maybe even a surprise duet or two.
All styles welcome—music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, performance. Come to share, or just come to listen and be part of something beautiful.
Seasons of Women: Poetry Reading with Megan J Riedl
Join award-winning spoken word poet Megan J Riedl for a showcase of new poems and old favourites celebrating the women in her life and her own journey as a neurodivergent single mother. Set in the surrounds of the Seasons of Women exhibition, a group show of a staggering number of local Ballarat creative women, sharing an artistic snapshot a day for 365 days. Curated by Janette Wotherspoon.