Yarra Valley Spoken Word MONTHLY ft. Christopher James
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.
Mother Tongue Poetry AUGUST: Hawraa Kash
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.
Gemma White does Be Fearless Poetry!
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!
Open-Mic: Pride & Poetry at VPC (Poetry Month)
Celebrate Poetry Month at the Victorian Pride Centre with an evening that uplifts LGBTQIA+ voices and poetic stories. Pride & Poetry brings together LGBTQIA+ poets, performers, and community members for an open mic night in the Forum, creating space for emerging and established voices to share stories and celebrate poetry!
Café Philosophique: Bodies
Café Philosophique explores the hidden forces shaping our lives through creative arts, writing and conversation.
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.
Bad Flaneur
Join your hosts David & Zarah for an evening of prose & poetry.
Come down to Bar Open to hear readings from:
*Fergus Menner @authorofquixote
*Daniel Ward @b_odies
*Ali Alizadeh
*Addis Grande @bestdayofmylife10781
*Elena Gomez @eaeolian
Radio Laria Poetry with Phu-Linh Tran and Elaine Fell
Radio Laria Poetry is dedicated to encouraging women to tell their stories, and this August we will do just that with Phu-Linh Tran and Elaine Fell. The mysterious Phi-Linh is a hilarious and witty poet who creates compelling scenarios that feel so vivid. Elaine is a moving short story writer who is going to pay tribute to her late friend Karen Walters. We will also have ten open mic spots where you can share in front of the magical, shining bookshelves at Library Portal (oppositeno. 11 Hawthorn Rd, Northcote).
Sip & Share
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.
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.
Platform Poets presents Mo Mann
A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Gayelene Carbis
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.
The Wordsmith's Office Hours
Bespoke hot-off-the-press poems, written while you wait, delivered aurally.
Megan J Riedl, your friendly neighbourhood wordsmith, has set up a surreal office space in the changing room of TBH Studios.
Poetry Bauhaus
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..
Chamber Poets #126 Fathers Day. Steve Lagerwey
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..
Assorted Sporks (Poetry) Writing Group
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.
Hopetica Garden Party! (La Mama Poetica + Caberetica)
We welcome you to The System Garden at the University of Melbourne for an immersive night of poetry, cabaret and plants, as part of La Mama Theatre's Hope Punk Climate Festival!
La Mama Poetica and Cabaretica come together for the first time to bring you a night of spoken word and performance in the garden.
Radio Laria
Radio Laria is a community collective that runs monthly events where poets, writers and storytellers can gather to share their expressions. Originally part of Girls on Key, Radio Laria prioritises featuring women and women-identifying poets, so as to create much needed opportunities. We are always actively seeking to feature poets who may not have received the recognition that they deserve. We also enjoy featuring storytellers or performance artists whose creativity gets overlooked by the mainstream entertainment avenues.
Platform Poets presents David Forster
A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.
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.
Mother Tongue Poetry
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 #127 Jennifer Zimmer-Wilson
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..
Radio Laria
Radio Laria is a community collective that runs monthly events where poets, writers and storytellers can gather to share their expressions. Originally part of Girls on Key, Radio Laria prioritises featuring women and women-identifying poets, so as to create much needed opportunities. We are always actively seeking to feature poets who may not have received the recognition that they deserve. We also enjoy featuring storytellers or performance artists whose creativity gets overlooked by the mainstream entertainment avenues.
Sip & Share
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.
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Angela Costi
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.
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.
Platform Poets presents Elis Bilal & Steve Jones
A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.
Poetry Bauhaus
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..
Chamber Poets #128
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..
Platform Poets presents Workshop with Fee Sievers
A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Peter Bakowski
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.
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.
Mother Tongue Poetry
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 #129 End of Year Celebration
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..
Platform Poets presents Xmas Drinks & Poems with MPU
A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.
Assorted Sporks Poetry and Performance ft. Ru Elliot
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's, feature, theme and open mic.
Ft. Ru Elliot
Naked Poetry
Hosted by Nathanael Wright or the Motley Openhaus, each session shall see a collection of poets set to enthral you with their insights. Each night of this vulnerability-focused, tear-jerking smorgasbord promises to stimulate the mind, touch the heart, and celebrate the beauty of baring your all.
Content warnings for full nudity and sensitive topics
18+
CHECK BOOKING LINK CAREFULLY FOR ALL DETAILS/
Assorted Sporks (Poetry) Writing Group
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.
Perc.U.Lations ft. Fiona Williams
Our Poetry and Spoken Word events are (usually) held on the second Saturday of the month at 2.30 p.m., with a Poetry Writing Workshop running from 1 pm to 2 pm for anyone interested.
Please also note the location: Vespertine Gardens at 6 Cadle St, Dandenong, 3175. This location is weather-dependent, so check your emails / the Facebook event and so on, closer to the day and if it looks like it might rain significantly.
Chamber Poets #125 ft. Steve Meyrick
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..
Poetry from Agitation Hill ft. Sarah Day
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.
Naked Poetry
Hosted by Nathanael Wright or the Motley Openhaus, each session shall see a collection of poets set to enthral you with their insights. Each night of this vulnerability-focused, tear-jerking smorgasbord promises to stimulate the mind, touch the heart, and celebrate the beauty of baring your all.
Content warnings for full nudity and sensitive topics
18+
CHECK BOOKING LINK CAREFULLY FOR ALL DETAILS/
PoetiCas at the Coolroom ft. Angela Costi
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.
Poetry From Agitation Hill ft. Elizabeth Walton & Ed Southorn
Please join us for a night of great poetry when Poetry from Agitation Hill presents our feature poet on Friday 6pm to 7pm.
This reading will take place on zoom.
Bad Flaneur
Join your hosts David & Zarah for an evening of prose & poetry.
Reading series in Melbourne run by @zarahbm & @ratbag_poetics
Featured readers are announced closer to the event.
Platform Poets presents Cecile Ravell
A monthly poetry gig @Platform 3095 in Eltham - every 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Food & drinks available to purchase. Open Mic.
Quil Steinberg & Scott sneddon do Be Fearless Poetry!
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!
Where We Speak Vol 2
Where We Speak returns for another intimate evening celebrating poetry, spoken word, hip-hop, storytelling, and the voices that shape our communities. More than a performance, this is a space to listen deeply, connect genuinely, and experience the power of expression in all its forms.
Radio Laria ft. Shoshanna Rockman and Sarah St James (aka Sadie)
This July Radio Laria is proud and excited to be featuring two fantastic poets, Shoshanna Rockman and Sarah St James (aka Sadie). Shoshanna is an enthralling poet who is inspired by feminism, humanism, science, mythology and magic. Sarah/Sadie is a spoken word poet whose writing explores themes of identity, accountability, sobriety and survival through the lenses of gender, sexuality and familial dysfunction. We will also have ten open mic spots where you can perform in front of the magical, shining bookshelves at Library Portal (opposite no.11 Hawthorn Rd, Northcote). Tickets are $10 (full), $5 (concession) or you can choose a generous ticket if you would like to help us support the poets and our venue Library Portal.
Assorted Sporks Poetry and Performance ft. Jasper Peach
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's, feature, theme and open mic.
Featuring Jasper Peach
Assorted Sporks alternates every two weeks with Musical Sporks.
Café Philosophique: music
Café Philosophique explores the hidden forces shaping our lives through creative arts, writing and conversation.
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.
Assorted Sporks (Poetry) Writing Group
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.
Perc.U.Lations ft. Alicia Sometimes
Our Poetry and Spoken Word events are (usually) held on the second Saturday of the month at 2.30 p.m., with a Poetry Writing Workshop running from 1 pm to 2 pm for anyone interested.
Please also note the location: Vespertine Gardens at 6 Cadle St, Dandenong, 3175. This location is weather-dependent, so check your emails / the Facebook event and so on, closer to the day and if it looks like it might rain significantly.
Greek-Australian Cultural League presents a Poetry Afternoon - Lost Stories Found
Join us for a delightful Poetry Afternoon, a cherished event held during the Antipodean Palette exhibition period, celebrating creativity, culture, and artistic expression. This special gathering provides a welcoming space for poets, writers and enthusiasts to share their work, connect with like-minded individuals, and appreciate the beauty of the spoken word.
Lyn Boughton @ Yarra Hotel Poetry
Feature: Lyn Boughton
Saturday arvo poets (Dan Poets>Cherry>Stingo) are on the move. We’ve wrapped up our time at the Yorkshire Stingo and are on week 2/2 of our guest residency at Abbotsford’s Yarra Hotel this Saturday. We are looking for a permanent home
Chamber Poets #124 Russell Forster
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..
Poetry From Agitation Hill presents Sandy Jeffs
Please join us for a night of great poetry when Poetry from Agitation Hill presents our feature poet on Friday 6pm to 7pm.
This reading will take place on zoom.
Featuring Sandy Jeffs
Yarra Valley Spoken Word ft. Marcus Albe Draper
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.
Featuring Marcus Albe Draper
Poetry Bauhaus ft. Katherine Gentie
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..
Cath Edwards at the Stingo
Feature: Cath Edwards
In the grand tradition of Dan Poets, which became Cherry Poets . . . the Saturday afternoon pub poetry tradition rolls on with Stingo Poets. Every Saturday afternoon we welcome everyone to the Yorkshire Stingo Hotel to share their poems on the open mic and enjoy the day's feature. Sometimes there are comps!
Musical Sporks (Assorted Sporks with Music)
Musical Sporks Is a upcoming regular poetry gig where you have the option of performing your poetry to music, there will be a set menu of five tracks made by George O’Hara (aka Fluxofhumour) each with a mood or energy, Angry, Horny, Sad, Atmospheric, and Beats, the tracks will occasionally change as will the moods as we get a feel for what people want.
ad nauseam
Life is a doughnut and ad nauseam is the hot jam heart. Yum!
Ad nauseam is interdisciplinary... emphasis on writing, emphasis on performance of writing. sometimes some music too.
$10 tickets on door, includes free glass of wine.
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.
Avalanche (SA) at the Stingo
Feature: Avalanche
In the grand tradition of Dan Poets, which became Cherry Poets . . . the Saturday afternoon pub poetry tradition rolls on with Stingo Poets. Every Saturday afternoon we welcome everyone to the Yorkshire Stingo Hotel to share their poems on the open mic and enjoy the day's feature. Sometimes there are comps!
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Paul Mitchell
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.