
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

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

OUTSPOKEN
OUTSPOKEN is not your average night of entertainment… it’s a deeply moving experience where truth takes centre stage.
This is a space for the stories we don’t usually tell. The ones weighed down by shame, silenced by fear, or hidden in the name of keeping things ‘comfortable.’ But not here! OUTSPOKEN is a celebration of authenticity, where raw, powerful storytelling is met with open hearts, genuine connection, and exquisite presence.

5 Island Press First Anniversary
Poetry, as the man said, is for everyone, and if you are the slightest bit curious about what is happening in contemporary Australian poetry, this is your chance to find out. We have a diverse assembly of twelve excellent poets reading from their own work; live music from a talented and vibrant vocal quartet; a discussion about how poems are made; and—working the Christmas in July theme—the world premiere of new musical setting of two original carols by Mark Tredinnick.

Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Ballarat Spoken Word July Open Mic Gathering
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

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

Radio Laria STORYTELLING
Radiolaria Storytelling started in 2025, a sister event to the traditional poetry stage where community is invited to share stories on a theme.

Yarra Valley Spoken Word July - Bert Spinks
Please join us in welcoming Bert Spinks as Feature Poet Friday 13th June 2025.
Bert Spinks is a poet, writer and bushwalking guide from Tasmania. He lives in an old train carriage in the forest. Bert's work is largely about the relationships humans have with the environments in which they live. He has performed his stories and poems in a wide variety of settings over the last 15 years.

Mother Tongue Poetry JULY 2025: Shyaire Ganglani
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.
Shyaire (which aptly means poetry in Hindi) is a writer, slam poet and stand-up comic. Her performances have taken her from Melbourne to stages in Dubai, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and Madrid. She’s been published in Chaotic Musings Vol 1 & 2, Mavens Mag, and featured at events like UNESCO’s Slam-O-Vision, Malthouse’s The Hate Race, Poets for Palestine, and Melbourne Fashion Week 2024.

Chamber Poets #112 ft. Anna Fern & Maurice McNamara
Chamber Poets #112 ft. Anna Fern & Maurice McNamara
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..

Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

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.

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

To The Ends Of The Verse
We'll have open mic poetry sets for you and jazzy freestyle rap sets from O'Stranger-Tang, we are all very enthusiastic about this development. A new home, one that we get to hang out in
Sign up to the open mic by sending us a Facebook or Instagram message. You can also put your name down on the sign up sheet at the door when you turn up.

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

Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE ONLY) ft TBC
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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
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..

The Simba Sessions
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.

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..

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.

Radio Laria Poetry
For women and gender diverse poets, writers and story tellers to gather, be heard and to inspire.

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.

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..

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..

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!

Assorted Sporks WORKSHOP - Performing Poetry to Music
This workshop will be run by George O’Hara/ FluxofHumour and will be about putting a poem to music. It will cover areas such as finding a rhythm and adjusting the reading of the poem (like pausing for effect). Bring your own poetry but also be prepared to write, there will be some backing tracks of different styles that you can perform to and we will have a jazz duet for some freestyle music while people are reading at the end of the workshop.

Brown Women Poetry
Brown Women Poetry Showcase: June 29th at 7pm at The Motley Bauhaus in Carlton - come along to watch emerging and established spoken work poets perform.

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.

Slamtidote presents Slamtifest
Throwing the 5th poetry party of the year, the Slammy Fam is back babayyyyy 🧐
Best the winter blues with some words to soothing your soul!!!🙏🏾✨️
2 poetry open mic sessions, sandwiched between 4 musician singer songwriters serenading you all night!

PoetiCas with Ross Gillett
PoetiCas has been hosting regular poetry gatherings in Castlemaine since 2015. Our monthly events have become a cherished part of the community. Regular monthly gatherings include a featured poet and an open mic segtion, which you register your interest on arrival. All are welcome. So, buy a drink from the bar and join us at The Coolroom at the Northern Arts Hotel, the home for PoetiCas.
Featured Poet ; Ross Gillett
Ross Gillett lives on Dja Dja Wurrung country in Daylesford, Victoria. His chapbooks The Sea Factory (Five Islands Press) and Wundawax and Other Poems (Mark Time Books) were published in 2006 and 2010 respectively.

Yvette Stubbs @ Cherry Poets
Yvette is an award winning published poet and well-respected matriarch of the Melbourne poetry scene, from La Mama Poetica to the late great Dan O’Connell. She has performed in poetry festivals in Melbourne (Sonic Poetry) and Scotland (Belladrum Heart).

Uncovering the Gold - Poetry Workshop
Come and spend the day with me - award winning, acclaimed spoken word performer and published poet Amy Bodossian - writing amazing new poetry and sharing it in a safe, supportive and inspiring space.

Double Poetry Launch - Mal McKimmie & Toby Davidson
Join us to celebrate the Melbourne launch of Mal McKimmie’s The Diwan of Nawid and Toby Davidson’s The Grand Reopening, both published by Puncher & Wattmann.

Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE ONLY) ft Jean Atkin
Poetry from Agitation Hill presents Jean Atkin, coming to us via zoom from the U.K. on Friday 20th June 6-7pm EST. It's a morning start for Jean to be here. Thanks, Jean.
Please join us for a night of great poetry zooming across Australia and into digispace.

Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Gayelene Carbis
Poetry@Chrissy Hills
The Famous Open Mic
BYO poem, humour, food, drink to share
Featured Reader: Gayelene Carbis

Assorted Sporks Poetry and Performance ft Juniper Maffescioni
Assorted Sporks is a free queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's on Thursday the 26th of June
Featuring; Juniper Ruth Ariel Maffescioni
Theme: Canines
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

Platform Poets presents Stephen Smithyman
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Stephen Smithyman at Platform 3095 💕💕

Launch of Bron Bateman's 'Love Like This Isn't Harmless'
Join Boorloo (Perth) poet, Bron Bateman as she launches her 4th poetry collection, ‘Love Like This Isn’t Harmless’, with Nadia Rhook and readers Es Foong, Jennifer Compton, Angela Costi and Simone Spittle. Books available with the support of bookstore, Brunswick Bound.

100 Years of Francis Webb - Tribute Reading
To celebrate 100 years since the poet's birth, The Dax Centre will hold a tribute reading with refreshments, co-hosted by poet and child psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Harrison and Toby Davidson, poet and editor of Francis Webb's Collected Poems. They will be joined by experienced poets and critics who will discuss the Webb legacy and read their favourite poems. This is a rare chance to hear the works of a true Australian prodigy recited and honoured by his most ardent fans.

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!

Williamstown Litfest: Poetry at Peachy Keen
Free poetry session to celebrate the close of Williamstown Litfest, with local poets Helen Jarvis (The Kindness of Water), Thuy On (Essence) and Es Foong (Clot and Marrow).

Launch of Sandy Caldow’s “More Than a Face” & “Watching Words”
Collective Effort Press warmly invites you to a rare publishing venture, the launch of two books of poetry and visual art “More Than a Face” and “Watching Words” by Sandy Callow.

Poetryspective #132 Laura Fisher & Rachael Rose
Poetry/spoken word- world of poetry, a spoken world, words of worlds, worlds of words!
Poetryspective #132
Featuring
Laura Fisher
plus
Rachael Rose’s rock girl retrospective experience

Williamstown Litfest: Artist as Advocate with Liquid Amber Press
Liquid Amber Press presents readings from Angela Costi (The Heart of the Advocate), Anne Elvey (Intents) and EA Gleeson (The Deepest Thing) on telling a difficult story with poetry.

Toby Davidson @ Cherry Poets
Toby Davidson coming on down to Melbourne from the NSW Central Coast. Toby is in town to launch his new poetry collection (Readings Carlton w/ Mal Mckimmie also launching a new book). Launches give you a fine taste of the poet's work, but we've got him for two whole sets at Cherry! Plus open mic of course. Sign up from 1.30, gig starts at 2pm.

Williamstown Litfest: Poetry and Parenting
Stephanie Powell (Invisible Wasp) and Nathan Curnow (A Hill to Die On) on finding space to be creative whilst parenting. Hosted by Liquid Amber Press’s Rose Lucas.

Williamstown Litfest: Words to Sing the World Alive
Dr Debra Dank (Terraglossia) joins Jeanine Leane and Evelyn Araluen for a reading and panel discussion celebrating First Nations languages from across the continent.

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

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!

To The Ends Of The Verse
We'll have open mic poetry sets for you and jazzy freestyle rap sets from O'Stranger-Tang, we are all very enthusiastic about this development. A new home, one that we get to hang out in
Sign up to the open mic by sending us a Facebook or Instagram message. You can also put your name down on the sign up sheet at the door when you turn up.

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!