Dear Friends, please join us for a night of great poetry via zoom.

Zoom link opening by 5.45 pm EST

Looking forward to seeing all our supporters from across Australia, and sometimes Europe, for these readings featuring a selection of fine Australian poets and special guests from the UK and Ireland.

SIP & SHARE - A speakeasy evening of poetry and spoken word on the Mornington Peninsula with feature poets and open mic..

Join us for a 'speakeasy' evening of wine and spoken word performances at Rahona Valley on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

The Simba Sessions is a monthly music and poetry night curated around a theme, and a small growing community drawn together by stories and the arts. We build community and seek to hold safe spaces. Here we nurture and celebrate the creative spirit understanding that the stories that lay behind the art are often as powerful as the art itself.

Come along to our inaugural Open Mic Poetry gatherings at The Welcome Hall, 27–29 Hesse Street, Colac, on Sundays 20 September, 4 October and 18 October, 2–4 pm.

These are welcoming, informal afternoons for poets and poetry lovers. All voices, all styles and all levels of experience are welcome — whether you are an established poet, writing for the first time, or simply interested in listening and interacting over tea and coffee.

Dive into dark vibes and raw rhymes at Poetry in the Dungeon—where words echo off the stone!

Hello everyone, third Monday of the month is Be Fearless Poetry night!

Why call a gig Be Fearless? It's because I want to present performers whose work the audience would otherwise not experience or for them to see more of. To inspire and expose poets to art or poetic performances they haven't seen before.

There will be open mic of course, plus the famous hospitality of Red Betty!

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 is a casual poetry night for people to share their works or the works of others. As per usual our monthly gig will have two open mic poetry sets with our own special brand of Outlaw Street Jazz for freestyle raps and singing, LIVE from O'Stranger-Tang, at Cafe Gummo, Thornbury

Join established Australian poet Claire Gaskin and take a journey into the wonderful world of poetry. Whether you are just starting out, or you are simply curious, this course will not only discuss the style and features of published poems but students will also be encouraged to write their own poetry, for sharing and discussion.

Café Philosophique explores the hidden forces shaping our lives through creative arts, writing and conversation.

Kicking off the evening will be a music performance from classical Indian Sitarist Sarita McHarg.

We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Bridge Hotel in Werribee. We explore a new theme each night through a performance or workshop, feature poet, prompted creative writing, an open mic, and facilitated conversations.

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!

Maybe you've written a book, or five. Maybe you've got a short story, a poem, a comedy routine or an interpretative dance that you wish to share with a support audience. Everyone and anyone is welcome.

Feel free to come along just to listen as well - who knows, maybe you'll be inspired.

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 only weekly poetry & spoken word gig South of the Yarra, hosted by Danksta Downunder, is moving to the intimate & popular music venue that is Johnny's. Outlast the Past / Dissend-Up the Present / Suture the Future with Poetry! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate guaranteed for newcomers & novices. Great jazz music by Ash

Slamtidote is a Ethnic, queer, femme poets and allies' literature collective based in Naarm.

Come read a poem! And if not, bask in the joy of hearing poetry surround you, and the poets have a choice to ask for musical accompaniment. Our very talented musicians can do so with ease, and it makes for quite magical moments, not to be missed!

7.30pm DELIRIA - the stage play!

Poetry@Chrissy Hills is a bi-monthly poetry reading on the 4th Thursday of the month, 7.30pm

There is a featured reader and the famous open mic. It's held at the Christmas Hills Mechanics' Institute Hall.

Using techniques of field writing, the workshop takes place outdoors in Royal Park, Melbourne, and is suitable for adults of all ages. We will work on guided prompts to focus inner and outer attention, generate original language responses to sensations, and write into a radically layered environment. Leave with methods and ideas to carry with you anywhere.

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.

For centuries, composers have set poetry to music, giving us chant, chanson, lieder, art song and even opera and music theatre. Catherine Broadstock and Susan Ellis take a slightly different approach, choosing poetry that expresses and celebrates the wonder of our Australian landscape and matching it to evocative and beautiful works by Australian composers.

Dive into dark vibes and raw rhymes at Poetry in the Dungeon—where words echo off the stone!

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

A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.

Where Words Grow Wild. NEW VENUE, Whalebone Hotel Wonthaggi, Violet Room. Share stories, rhythm or rhyme. Relax and listen and enjoy the unexpected. All welcome. Open mic sign‑ups on the night.

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 only weekly poetry & spoken word gig South of the Yarra, hosted by Danksta Downunder, is moving to the intimate & popular music venue that is Johnny's. Outlast the Past / Dissend-Up the Present / Suture the Future with Poetry! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate guaranteed for newcomers & novices. Great jazz music by Ash

Hello everyone, here's a different poetry event! For those who have Fridays off! Yes, it's on at 2pm and is hosted by Amber Elise Lette and Michael Reynolds. An informal get-together with added poetry.
Open mic and maybe a prize involved, a nice way to spend a Friday afternoon in a nice pub in Kew. See you there.

Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.

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..

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

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!

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 only weekly poetry & spoken word gig South of the Yarra, hosted by Danksta Downunder, is moving to the intimate & popular music venue that is Johnny's. Outlast the Past / Dissend-Up the Present / Suture the Future with Poetry! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate guaranteed for newcomers & novices. Great jazz music by Ash

Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's, feature, theme and open mic.

Assorted Sporks every fourth Thursday.

The only weekly poetry & spoken word gig South of the Yarra, hosted by Danksta Downunder, is moving to the intimate & popular music venue that is Johnny's. Outlast the Past / Dissend-Up the Present / Suture the Future with Poetry! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate guaranteed for newcomers & novices. Great jazz music by Ash

Chamber Poets - second Saturday of each month at Woodend RSL.

With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 1.15pm start..

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 only weekly poetry & spoken word gig South of the Yarra, hosted by Danksta Downunder, is moving to the intimate & popular music venue that is Johnny's. Outlast the Past / Dissend-Up the Present / Suture the Future with Poetry! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate guaranteed for newcomers & novices. Great jazz music by Ash

A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.

Where Words Grow Wild. NEW VENUE, Whalebone Hotel Wonthaggi, Violet Room. Share stories, rhythm or rhyme. Relax and listen and enjoy the unexpected. All welcome. Open mic sign‑ups on the night.

Poetry@Chrissy Hills is a bi-monthly poetry reading on the 4th Thursday of the month, 7.30pm

There is a featured reader and the famous open mic. It's held at the Christmas Hills Mechanics' Institute Hall.

Hello everyone, here's a different poetry event! For those who have Fridays off! Yes, it's on at 2pm and is hosted by Amber Elise Lette and Michael Reynolds. An informal get-together with added poetry.
Open mic and maybe a prize involved, a nice way to spend a Friday afternoon in a nice pub in Kew. See you there.

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.

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!

Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's, feature, theme and open mic.

Assorted Sporks alternates every two weeks with Musical Sporks.

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 - second Saturday of each month at Woodend RSL.

With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 1.15pm start..

A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.

Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.

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!