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
Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE ONLY) ft Jean Atkin
Poetry from Agitation Hill presents Jean Atkin, coming to us via zoom from the U.K. on Friday 20th June 6-7pm EST. It's a morning start for Jean to be here. Thanks, Jean.
Please join us for a night of great poetry zooming across Australia and into digispace.
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Poetryspective #132 Laura Fisher & Rachael Rose
Poetry/spoken word- world of poetry, a spoken world, words of worlds, worlds of words!
Poetryspective #132
Featuring
Laura Fisher
plus
Rachael Rose’s rock girl retrospective experience
Launch of More Than a Face & Watching Words
Collective Effort Press warmly invites you to a rare publishing venture, the launch of two books of poetry and visual art “More Than a Face” and “Watching Words” by Sandy Callow
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
100 Years of Francis Webb - Tribute Reading
To celebrate 100 years since the poet's birth, The Dax Centre will hold a tribute reading with refreshments, co-hosted by poet and child psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Harrison and Toby Davidson, poet and editor of Francis Webb's Collected Poems. They will be joined by experienced poets and critics who will discuss the Webb legacy and read their favourite poems. This is a rare chance to hear the works of a true Australian prodigy recited and honoured by his most ardent fans.
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
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
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
Cherry Poets
Feature: TBD
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
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 STORYTELLING
Radiolaria Storytelling started in 2025, a sister event to the traditional poetry stage where community is invited to share stories on a theme.
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 #112 ft. Anna Fern & Maurice McNamara
Chamber Poets #112 ft. Anna Fern & Maurice McNamara
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!
To The Ends Of The Verse
We'll have open mic poetry sets for you and jazzy freestyle rap sets from O'Stranger-Tang, we are all very enthusiastic about this development. A new home, one that we get to hang out in
Sign up to the open mic by sending us a Facebook or Instagram message. You can also put your name down on the sign up sheet at the door when you turn up.
Poetry from Agitation Hill (ONLINE ONLY) ft TBC
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.
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.
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!
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!
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 #113 - Ross Donlon & Tric O’Heare
Chamber Poets #113 - Ross Donjon & Tric O’Heare
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.
Radio Laria Poetry
For women and gender diverse poets, writers and story tellers to gather, be heard and to inspire.
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.
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.
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.
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 #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..
To The Ends Of The Verse
We'll have open mic poetry sets for you and jazzy freestyle rap sets from O'Stranger-Tang, we are all very enthusiastic about this development. A new home, one that we get to hang out in
Sign up to the open mic by sending us a Facebook or Instagram message. You can also put your name down on the sign up sheet at the door when you turn up.
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!
Linh Tran 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!
Linh Tran has been quietly proving herself as a valuable part of the Melbourne Poetry scene and it's way past time to showcase what a treasure we have right under our noses.n
Perc.U.Lations ft. Amanda Anastasi
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.
Our feature this June is the awesome Amanda Anastasi:
Amanda Anastasi is a Melbourne poet whose work explores both ecological and personal loss and transformation. She is the author of Taking Apart the Bird Trap (Recent Work Press, 2024) and The Inheritors (Black Pepper Publishing, 2021).
John Beaton @ Cherry Poets
Our next feature at Cherry Poets is a chip off the old block, which he's also been around a few times. Why, if it isn't JOHN BEATON! It'll be a relaxed day of poetry with plenty of open mic, in that cosy little pub in Cremorne that we all know. Come along and join us! 1.30 for a 2pm start.
Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.
Chamber Poets #111 ft. Izzy Roberts-Orr
Chamber Poets #111 ft. Izzy Roberts-Orr
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..
FrankTALK with Anne Elvey
Join us at Frankston Library for an afternoon of poetry, in celebration of the release of Intents by Anne Elvey.
Published by Liquid Amber Press, Intents offers a collection of new work inviting you to pause and reflect.
Anne will be joined by fellow poets Anne M Carson (emcee) , Jen Compton, E A Gleeson, Angela Costi, and Rose Lucas who will be sharing both their own, and Anne's, poetry.
The Simba Sessions - Lucy Wise, Saray & Silas & Team Slama
Come join us for a warm candlelit night of music, poetry and story. The Simba Sessions is a intentional monthly event, curated around a theme. As our artist offer their own stories, we review our own.
Doors open 7pm. All welcome.
Food and drink available.
Yarra Valley Spoken Word June 2025 - Nathan Derek Spotswood
Spoken word performer, prolific thinker, and ineffably profound wordsmith Nathan Derek Spotswood will be offering the Yarra Valley arts community a rare glimpse into his collected works, to observe the tenacious nature of his creative exploration.
Developing an insatiable infatuation with the possibilities of the written word, he aims to activate an enduring contribution to the creative vocation of the literary arts in amazing and exciting ways.
The Footy Almanac Poets' Lunch
A lunch with readings from poets who have regularly published on the Footy Almanac website.
Bad Flaneur #5
Hello! You are invited to the next edition of Bad Flâneur on the 12th of June. We're excited about this month's lineup and we hope you will be too. This time, just $5 allows you to hear the prose and poetry of: Tim Loveday / Eloise Grills / Genevieve Callaghan / Freya Daly Sadgrove / Jess Knight / Ender Başkan
Radio Laria Poetry w Marion May Campbell and Priyanka Jain
This June it will be an honour to host two deeply thought-provoking poets, Marion May Campbell and Priyanka Jain. Marion May Campbell is a queer-feminist poet, novelist and playwright who has stunned us on the open mic with her enthralling word-craft. Priyanka Jain is a performance artist with many stories to tell; but this Radio Laria we will be screening her surreal and compelling film “A Woman Navigates Her Way Through Breast Cancer.”
Poetry for Pride
It’s Pride Month and we’re celebrating on Fitzroy Street with an incredible night of poetry and spoken word!
Held in the beautiful Ellora (with a view of the ocean), newbies and old hands alike will take to the stage and share their thoughts, feelings, experiences, musings and more.
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
Café Philosophique: Smell
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.
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
Our monthly Spoken Word gathering. Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.
Matt Hetherington @ Cherry Poets (bonus Louise Helfgott)
Hello everyone! We've got a gig coming up this weekend that is just chockers, full of everything you might want from a poetry gig. First up, we have the one, the only MATT HETHERINGTON coming down Melbourne way, with a special thirty minute show he has prepared - it'll be big, it'll be good, it'll be MATT! Second up, we also have an excellent mini-feature - Perth poet LOUISE HELFGOTT will be visiting our shores, and she will be performing a set for us early in the day.
Poetry From Agitation Hill ft Matt Hetherington
Please join us for a night of great poetry with Matt Hetherington, journeying to us from Northern N.S.W. on Friday, June 6, 6-7pm
Matt will appear in the chapel of the Uniting Church, on Dja Dja Warung country, Castlemaine and also via zoom across the Digispace and beyond.
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!
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!
Healthbased: Mystagogical ed.
Where is Healthbased? Is it way out in the water? Do you see it swimming?
It’s at Red Betty on Sydney Rd, the first Monday of every month
Poetry Bauhaus ft. Steve Smart
Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.
Feature Steve Smart.
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..
Assorted Sporks WORKSHOP - Embodied Poetry
Delivered by Es Foong /Waffle Irongirl, this workshop explores the relationship between poetry, performance and your own authentic expression.
Poetry Bauhaus WORKSHOP - Ekphrastic
This is the is the second in a series of poetry writing workshops for all who wish to share a writing experience and hone their writing skills. Poet, Steve Smart, will lead ‘Ekphrastic’, a workshop which uses artwork as a stimulus for poetry writing.
Convened by Yvette Stubbs,
supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance
Slamtidote 4.0 Love vs Autumn
Slamtidote takes pride in putting the "Lit, in Literature".
A community of primarily ethnic, queer, and femme poets, they are always experimenting with their delivery of poems, spoken work, and more!
A poetry open mic, co hosted by MCs Yasi and Lilia Steele, there will also be musicians providing accompaniment by request.