
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.

slamtidote! Cuffing Season Poetry Party
To really celebrate the last legs of the winter a.k.a the "Cuffing season", we figured we'll give you the classic Slamtidote energy, another month in a row!
With the loose theme: "Cuffing season" (totally optional, just in case a poem comes to your mind; come enjoy two rounds of poetry open mic and two musicians, (musicians yet to be announced!!!)

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.
Headless Poetry
Poetry begins with a head and must end headless": A new poetry event taking place at Red Betty, Sydney Rd., first Monday of every month.
featuring
Lucy Van / Claude Kempen / Juniper Maffescioni / Edith Mina Lyre

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

Jennifer Mackenzie: The Wallace Line: A Poem
Launch of Jennifer Mackenzie’s The Wallace Line: A Poem. Presented by Transit Lounge Publishing, with Gig Ryan launching.

Poetry From Agitation Hill ft Claire Gaskin
Poetry from Agitation Hill, on Djaara Country, Castlemaine presents Claire Gaskin, Friday September 6th 6-7pm EST. Please join us for a night of great poetry exclusively via zoom courtesy Ross Gillett, across Australia.
Claire Gaskinwill read for 20 minutes, followed by the popular QnA, involving the on line audience, concluding with her encore.

Luke Patterson: A Savage Turn
Gamilaroi author and Next Chapter fellowship recipient Luke Patterson launches his electrifying debut poetry collection, A Savage Turn.
A Savage Turn is the searing debut from Gamilaroi author and poet, Luke Patterson. With biting wit and refreshing insight into modern and traditional life, Patterson takes readers to forest billabongs, to prisons and into nightmares of the not-so-distant past.

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!

Naked Poetry
Hosted by Nathanael Wright, each session shall see a collection of men set to enthral you with their poetic insights. Each night of this masculinity-focused, tear-jerking smorgasbord promises to stimulate the mind, touch the heart, and celebrate the beauty of vulnerability.
And also the poets will be naked.

Slamalamadingdong! ft. Parth Rahatekar
Since 2011, Slama has been a space where spoken word Poets celebrate intersectional community and encourage each other to bring their absolute best work to the stage.
After a two month hiatus, we’re back! This time with an exciting collaboration with the City of Literature’s Slamovision and a feature like peanut butter mac, interstellar banana split with a chocolate covered cherry on top!
Parth Rahatekar is a performance poet and writer from Pune, currently based in Naarm/Melbourne. Their practice is focused on conjuring vivid, pluralistic evocations and imagery that extend beyond systems of violence, trauma and identity.

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

Naked Poetry
Hosted by Nathanael Wright, each session shall see a collection of men set to enthral you with their poetic insights. Each night of this masculinity-focused, tear-jerking smorgasbord promises to stimulate the mind, touch the heart, and celebrate the beauty of vulnerability.
And also the poets will be naked.

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.

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.

To The Ends Of The 'Verse September
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.

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

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

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!

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
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 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!

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..

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

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

Assorted Sporks ft Loran Steinberg
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's on the last Thursday of the month.
Featuring Loran Steinberg with Guest Host Kitten!
Theme: Conversations with Yourself
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 (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

Platform Poets presents Alicia Sometimes
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Alicia Sometimes at Platform 3095 💕💕

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!

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!

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.

Poetryspective #133 Helen Jarvis and Cath Edwards
Poetry/spoken word- world of poetry, a spoken world, words of worlds, worlds of words!
Poetryspective #133
Featuring Helen Jarvis plus Cath Edwards surprise poetry retrospective

PoetiCas with Emilie Collyer
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.
Feature: Emilie Collyer
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.

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

Australian Poetry Slam 2025 - Maribyrnong heat
Perform or cheer from the audience as Footscray Library hosts a heat of the 2025 Australian Poetry Slam (APS) - a place for all voices!

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.

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.

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 August
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.

Cam James does 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!
Featuring: Cam James
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!

Anne Baumanis @ Cherry Poets
Feature: ANNE BAUMANIS
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE) ft Brendan Ryan
Brendan has kindly agreed to swap with Enda Coyle-Greene, ill with Covid. Enda will join us in mid September.
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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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