A spoken word event for women with a fabulous feature poet and 8 open mic slots.
Mother Tongue Poetry - Amplifying and Equipping women's voices for 12 YEARS!
This event is hybrid, alcohol free, wheelchair accessible, and trans inclusive.
EVENT OVERVIEW:
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.
For those who don't know; Mother Tongue is an intimate, warm and cozy night of Women's Spoken Word (poetry, stories, songs, etc). It is a space to sit back and listen, receive, as well as step up and share a piece yourself via the open mic.
It is a place to witness Woman in all of her/their incredible and nuanced facets.
All genders are welcome in the audience.
Our open mic stage is open to Cis women, Trans Women, Non-binary and gender-fluid people who feel "woman" is an identity they share an experience with.
DETAILS:
Friday 12th September 2025's feature artist is Sevgi Boga
8 open mic spots - sign up on the door
(more info on Open Mic below)
Hosted by Fleassy Malay & Katie Lohner
Venue:
ENTER VIA THE GARDEN GATE ON DUNCAN STREET
Fairfield Uniting Church
87 Gillies Street
Fairfield, Melbourne
VIC 3078
This venue is fully accessible.
Doors open 7:30pm
Performance 8pm -10:30pm
All genders welcome
ENTRY: $20 // CONC: $18//
DIGITAL ATTENDANCE: Recommended Donation $10 or pay as you can and feel (eg $1, $5, $20)
Pre-booking encouraged, tickets available on the door (EFTPOS available).
PLEASE NOTE:
- Free Entry for Valid Companion Cards - turn up no need to pre book your ticket.
- Open mic performers sign up on the door and get in free.
- 5 minutes allowed for each open mic performer.
- Chai and vegan yummies available.
- We recommend that you bring your own CUP!!
- We also have a raffle
- This is an alcohol and drug-free event but due to the sensitive nature of content we ask that you be responsible about bringing minors and no one under 13 should come.
ABOUT OUR FEATURE:
Sevgi Boga is a captivating spoken word artist whose work explores themes of longing, nostalgia, and sensuality. As a first-generation Turkish-Australian with Middle Eastern roots, she infuses her poetry with the rich textures of her heritage, occasionally blending soulful Turkish folk melodies with evocative spoken word. Her performances are an intimate journey into the depths of devotion, desire, and belonging, creating a profound connection with her audience. Bringing a mystical, powerful energy to the stage, Sevgi invites listeners to explore the sacred spaces of emotion and identity. Recently emerging onto the poetry scene, she is passionately discovering the transformative power of live performance, leaving an indelible mark on those who experience her art.
HEALTH AWARENESS:
Mother Tongue is committed to supporting the safety of our community. If you feel sick please do not come in person, instead join us digitally.
If wearing a mask makes you feel more comfortable in the space, we absolutely encourage that.
Mother Tongue is run and organised on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that this is stolen land, sovereignty was never ceded. This is, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
Mother Tongue is an organisation that amplifies and equips women's voices www.MotherTonguePoetry.com
COST: ENTRY: $22// CONC: $20//
DIGITAL ATTENDANCE: Recommended Donation $10 or pay as you can and feel (eg $1, $5, $20)
Pre-booking encouraged, tickets available on the door (EFTPOS available).
ACCESSIBILITY: Venue is fully accessible