Poetry from Agitation Hill ft Esther Ottoway
Please join us for a night of great poetry with Esther Ottoway to begin the poetry year from Agitation Hill. Friday, 17th January 6-7pm EST exclusively via zoom from Hobart. Esther will read for 20 mins, followed by the popular QnA involving the audience, concluding with her encore.
Smarty’s Birthday Shenanigans @ Cherry Poets
So we're throwing Steve a birthday and scrambling to figure out what that looks like. Steve will be performing a combination of poetry, music and un-namable strangeness. That much we can definitely confirm. It'll be a party, a ball of chaos and just a fun time. Where something sparkly if you have such a thing, or just something eyecatching or brightly coloured.
IQ Does Be Fearless Poetry
Hello everyone, next Monday night is Be Fearless Poetry night! And we have a feature performer... IQ, also known as Benjamin Sanders!
There will be open mic of course, where you can Be as Fearless as you see fit: whether it is stuff you don't usually try, whether it's your first time or whether it's what you usually do anyway... fearlessly. All under the famous hospitality of Red Betty. Free!
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
Assorted Sporks JAN 23 ft Josh Cake
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's (usually but not this month) the last Thursday of the month.
Jan 23rd Featuring the incredible Josh Cake
Theme: Treats
Themes are not mandatory, they are just to encourage you to experiment with your writing and improvisation. Feel free to make it weird.
Poetry From Agitation Hill - Twentieth Anniversary Celebration
24 January 6-7.30 the Northern Arts Hotel will host the Twentieth Anniversary Celebration of Ross Donlon’s poetry contributions to Castlemaine.
TBD @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: TBD
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
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
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
Embodied Poetry in Performance (A Workshop)
Which comes first for you: the poem on the page, or on the stage? How can our poetry flow back and forth between pen and performance? How can the experience of performance enhance the words on the page?
Your Facilitator: Es Foong writes poetry and performs under their stage name Waffle Irongirl. They have performed on poetry stages including La Mama Poetica, Queensland Poetry Festival 2022 and Poetic City Canberra 2023.
Poetry Bauhaus ft. Jo Whitelaw & Helen Genoni Farnham
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous new gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.
February features, Jo Whitelaw a sensitive Ukelele poet and Helen Genoni Farnham a builder of silken words.
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 #107 Valentine Special
Chamber Poets #107 Valentine Special
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.
Lowercase Poetry presents: if tomorrow never came
Poetry fam, join the lowercase trio at the beloved Medusa with the set theme to respond to ‘if tomorrow never came’.
All welcome, to listen and/or share ORIGINAL poetry.
Sign up on the night. Easy!
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.
Chamber Poets #108 ft. Robyn Rowland
Chamber Poets #108 ft. Robyn Rowland
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.
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.
Poetry Bauhaus ft. TBD
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous new 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 #109 Fringe Myrtles - Haiku Special
Chamber Poets #109 Fringe Myrtles - Haiku Special
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.
Be Fearless Poetry (Copy)
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.
Chamber Poets #110 ft. Kevin Brophy
Chamber Poets #110 ft. Kevin Brophy
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.
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.
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..
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..
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..
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..
slamtidote! open mic night poetry & spoken word
slamtidote! open mic night poetry & spoken word
free entry
raffle!
soft drinks
MC: Yasi
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
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!
Ballarat Spoken Word - New Year Gathering
Let's welcome the new year with some spoken words! Come and listen or share your own. Either way, this will be a good way to reconnect after the silly season. Gold coin donation appreciated. Lucky door prizes.
Mick Mezza @ Cherry Poets
Good afternoon poets! The bright new year of poetry has already started, and this weekend we're keeping things going with a true stalwart of the Melbourne poetry scene as feature, that fabulous chap MICK MEZZA.
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
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
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
Echoes of Free~Dom - Poetry Open Mic
Kicking off the new year with a chance to share, explore and release all the words you’ve kept in your notes, we’re super excited to launch Echoes of Free~dom - Poetry Open Mic night at The Retreat!
MC’d by multidisciplinary artist Queen V, you’ll have the chance to step up to the mic and recite your poetry, stories, raps or any other written material
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!
Michael Reynolds (Annual Group Photo) @ Cherry Poets
After that massive break of one whole week (!) Cherry Poets is back with one of our most special annual events. Yes folks it’s Photo Day. The day where you can place friendly wagers on how many poets Michael Reynolds can shoehorn into one shot this year. We’d really love to fill the room/photo with as many poets as we can. And you get to see Michael doing two sets of poetry, so what the heck are you complaining about?
Mixed Bag Naarm - January edition
Welcome to 2025 friends old and new! We are back for another month of poetry(:
This month we are lucky to have the incredible Gwen Rhys performing as our feature act. Gwenhwyfar Ferch Rhys is a writer and spoken word artist from Wales and Scotland. In 2022, she was appointed as one of the inaugural Young Makers (Poets Laureate of Scotland), and went on to perform in this capacity at festivals such as Wigtown, Dandelion and the Edinburgh Fringe.
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!
Paul Whitby South @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: Paul Whitby South
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
Poetry from Agitation Hill ft Petra White
Poetry from Agitation Hill welcomes Petra White, zooming to us from outside London. Join us for a night of great poetry on Friday December 20th 6-7pm EST. Petra will read for 20 minutes followed by the popular QnA involving the on line audience concluding with her encore.
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!
Platform Poets presents Christmas with MPU - Hamish Danks Brown
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Hamish Danks Brown 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
To The Ends Of The 'Verse Dec (Last event at Open Studio)
To The Ends of the 'Verse is a casual poetry night for people to share their works or the works of others. Sharing very new or rough drafts is certainly encouraged and no prior poetry experience is required. Our band, O'Stanger-Tang! offer up freestyle jams and improvised vocals, this night is very welcoming and wholesome 🙂. See listing details for open mic signup.
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.
Pizzaboxpoetry Open Mic
Pizzaboxpoets at Palling Bros. Always the third Sunday of the month. Get your name on the pizzabox at 3.30 for a 4pm start. Original poetry by original poets. New readers and audience always welcome. Hint: Mark yourself "Going" on their Facebook Page to get updates.
Perc.U.Lations 14th Dec ft. Mary Williamson
This last month of the year we are featuring Mary Williamson, another Perc.U.lations regular!
Not only has Mary bottle-raised a mountain lion, crewed on a tall ship and been licked by an echidna, but she has raised three children (and they all survived)!
Mary came late to sharing spoken word creations although she credits her love of the Stories of Things to her father and the deeply abiding sense that she had a voice she needed to use.
Jade Walsh @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: Jade Walsh
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
Chamber Poets #106 Christmas Edition
A Christmas Cracker.... with a special secret surprise on the door for everyone who turns up. What better way to get your Christmas season celebrations underway than enjoying the wonderful RSL hospitality and a whole heap of original entertainment.
Mother Tongue Dec 2024 ft. Teagan Webb
This in one of our bi-monthly events with a Teagan Webb 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.
Yarra Valley Spoken Word December 2024 - Malcolm Cormack
Fellow Poetry Lovers, It’s December!
We are honoured to have local legend Malcolm Cormack as Feature Poet on Friday 13th December 2024.
Malcolm’s theme is:
45 YEARS IN YARRA JUNCTION
Lowercase Poetry presents: ultra violet
Poetry fam, join the lowercase trio at the beloved Medusa with the set theme to respond to ‘STATIC’. This is our last event of 2024.
Bring a wrapped book to join in our annual book swapping fun!
La Mama Poetica Dec 2024: Portraits and Dreamscapes
Join Izzy Roberts-Orr, author of ‘Raw Salt’, as she movingly explores contemporary elegy and lineages, alongside Manisha Anjali who invites us into the visions and awakenings of her Indo-Fijian ancestors from the sugar plantations of ‘Naag Mountain’. Peter Bakowski uncovers real and fictious characters through delightfully sharp portraiture, as he reads from his collection ‘Our Ways on Earth’. And enter the surreal, heart wrenching dreams and rural landscapes of Robbie Coburn’s ‘Ghost Poetry’.
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