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!

We're bringing back another poetry writing workshop to start the month! Guided by the wonderful Harjyot, bring your pen, paper and curiosity as we learn and create together. Then stick around to hear and share, from the workshop or anything else that comes to heart and mind in the space.

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

Thin Red Lines is a quarterly poetry and literary event hosted by Thabani T Tshuma and Georgia Kartas.

feat.

AMELIA WINTER / ALI ALIZADEH / GRACE YEE / JEANINE LEANE

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

You're invited to the launch of Askew, Andy Jackson’s first book since winning the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry with Human Looking in 2021.

Andy will be joined at Readings Emporium by Tim Loveday, Angela Costi and Rachael Wenona Guy, who will each read a poem from Askew and a poem of their own.

The Manager Is Me is a hilarious, unhinged 55-minute mix of comedy, poetry and theatre about being the accountant, teacher, nurse, counsellor and goddamn magician to everyone, while trying to remember who YOU are.
Growing from the motherhood poem she took through the Australian Poetry Slam, Victorian Champion Dayna Fallon brings her first solo show to Melbourne Fringe.

Seven performances: 8–10 and 15–17 Oct at 6pm, plus 3pm 17 Oct

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

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.

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..

Our October Poetry and Spoken Word event will be held on Saturday the 10th, at Dandenong Library, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

In any case, please welcome our outstanding October feature!

Jez P.A. Speelman is a strange creature, often glimpsed loitering between dimensions at various arts, literary, and performance events.e’s mostly harmless and occasionally quite amusing.

Assorted Sporks is now offering a writing group!

Second Sunday of the Month!

Bring a Poem or work in progress that you would like feedback, or an ideas session with.Or participate in a free write session or a writing prompt and see what you get.

Ballarat Spoken Word is a community event run by volunteers supporting local writers and spoken word artists. Event are held at The Crypt monthly. 2nd Sunday of the month. All welcome.

Bookings Essential: https://events.humanitix.com/ballarat-spoken-word

Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.

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

Join Melbourne poet Blossom Hibbert for the launch of Happy Blue, a new collection of poems rooted in the strange, tender and everyday worlds of Melbourne. The evening will feature readings from local poets, live music from a local artist, and a celebration of poetry, friendship and the city itself.

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

You are invited to the launch of Lyndon Walker’s THE BOOK OF ANGELS, Lyndon’s fifth book of poetry and his first poetry book in twenty-five years.

Lyndon’s book will be launched by Kevin Brophy, followed by readings from Kevin and Gayelene Carbis, who will both read a poem from The Book of Angels as well as one of their own.

This October Radio Laria feature poets, Christine Burrows and Tariro Mavondo, will shake, stir and nourish your soul. Christine is a queer, neurodivergent migrant whose work explores place, dislocation, the notion of ‘home’, loss, grief, environmental justice and ageing. Tariro is a Zimbabwean born Frankston raised creative who has worked as an award-winning actor, spoken word poet, voice over artist, facilitator, theatre maker and director. We also have ten open mic spots where you can share in front of the magical, shining bookshelves at Library Portal

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!

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

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!