Anne M Carson @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: Anne M Carson
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
Poets Corner features Barry Swann
Poets and non-poets, all welcome! Read a poem or just enjoy listening. Arrive a little earlier to buy a drink and to write your name on the board if you are performing.
Bar open, tea and coffee available (BYO snacks but strictly no BYO alcohol.)
Kalliope X Speaks: Fundraising Event
Kalliope X invites you to celebrate four years of this online literary magazine and to help raise funds to pay contributors in forthcoming issues. Featuring poets include π.ο. / Lucy Van / Angela Costi / Georgia Kartas / Thabani Tshuma / George Mouratidis / Es Foong / Emilie Collyer / Myron Lysenko / Tariro Mavondo. With musicians Nick Tsiavos and Irine Vela, DJing by Moi, and Vasilka Pateras as MC.
Poetic Express w Noodle E. String
Hello everyone, Wednesday the 20th of November is Poetic Express night... and the feature performer is the unique Noodle E. String!
The Ballarat Poetess (Work-in-progress showing)
In an impossible collaboration spanning 175 years, Megan J Riedl contemplates what it means to be the voice of a city.
Emerging from the ashes of her predecessor Ellen Young’s gold-rush era corset and crinoline, Megan J Riedl explores how impactful moments of social change can be marked by the carefully crafted voices of difficult women.
TBC @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: TBC
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
The Ballarat Poetess (Work-in-progress showing)
In an impossible collaboration spanning 175 years, Megan J Riedl contemplates what it means to be the voice of a city.
Emerging from the ashes of her predecessor Ellen Young’s gold-rush era corset and crinoline, Megan J Riedl explores how impactful moments of social change can be marked by the carefully crafted voices of difficult women.
Poetryspective - 7th Annual Retroslam
The 7th annual Poetryspective RetroSlam is upon us. The slam where entrants recite poems by another poet who inspires them!
Celebrating worlds of words, bringing their favourite spoken word artists to the stage in this retrospective style recital challenge.
Who will win the Poetryspective Discotini and People’s Choice Award for 2024?
Plus our poetry feature Paul Mitchell will entertain and wow us all.
No Place Poetry Reading (Nov)
23rd of November from 7 til late it's our next poetry night. We've got our featured readers Vasi Samudra Devi and Selina Moir-Wilson and an open mic for you to read poetry or prose into.
Masks are required (but if you can't wear one, you can't wear one). We also have air purifiers for extra protection.
Assorted Sporks ft Waffle Irongirl (Beautiful Papercuts and/or the Alien Within)
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's on the last Thursday of the month.
November 28th Featuring the incredible Waffle Irongirl
Theme: Beautiful Papercuts and/or the Alien Within
TBC @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: TBC
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
Poetry from Agitation Hill ft Tim Metcalf (ONLINE ONLY)
Poetry from Agitation Hill presents from Canberra, Tim Metcalf,exclusively live via zoom Friday November 15th 6-7pm EST.
Tim is a widely published and prize-winning poet. Official bio follows.
He will read for 20 minutes, followed by the popular QnA involving the on line audience, concluding with his encore.
Perc.U.Lations 9th Nov ft. Jude Chris
This month we are featuring Jude Chrisan a spoken word and slam poet from Naarm/Melbourne, and a Perc.U.lations regular!
Jude Chrisan is a boy learning how to be alive.
He’s a passionate connecter, poet, and professional cry baby.
Most importantly of all, Jude is a searcher for the beauty in the pain, in the mundane; he’s searching for the green in the grey.
He’s also a huge fan of hugs.
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.
Amanda Anastasi @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: Amanda Anastasi
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
Chamber Poets #105 ft. Rob Scott
Chamber Poets 105 featuring Rob Scott
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..
Yarra Valley Spoken Word November 2024 - Cat McKay
We are thrilled to welcome Cat McKay as Feature Poet on Friday 8th November 2024.
Cat has chosen the theme ‘This Succulent Life’, very appropriate as she is co-founder of Peace Farm!
Mixed Bag Naarm - November edition
HHHHH WE ARE BACK SOON!! (Time flies when you’re having lots of little treats) and treat you will have! At next months Mixed Bag Naarm as the glorious @leafwoodson will be performing!
Leaf is a dog trainer, rock climber, horticulturist, volunteer, support worker, poet, artist and wearer of many other hats.
They have participated in poetry workshops and worked behind the scenes on poetry gigs around Melbourne, but this will be their first feature act!
Radio Laria Poetry with Micaela Sahhar and Simone Pereira
Radio Laria is going to end the year featuring two inspiring women: Micaela Sahhar and Simone Pereira. Micaela is an Australian-Palestinian writer of non-fiction, and poetry who sometimes blurs the lines between these styles with her experimental prose. Simone Pereira is a poignant and pensive poet who is well known on the Melbourne poetry scene for sharing her insightful poems and for listening to others. We are also looking forward to the open mic where poets, story-tellers and writers of all kinds are invited to express themselves
Poetry Bauhaus ft. Jillian Durance
Poetry Bauhaus is an exciting gig promoting poets and all written word. Come and vi for the Warragul Poetry Cup award, on our open mic. We encourage creators of all artistic genres.
Featured poet Jillian Durance
Convened by Yvette Stubbs,
supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance.
Duo Eclettico & Helen Morse – A Trillion Tiny Awakenings
Composed especially for Duo Eclettico and Helen Morse, this concert is perfectly paired with two major works. From Ned Rorem’s vividly evocative seven waltzes in Picnic on the Marne to Cheryl Durongpisitkul’s moving homage to the late Australian poet and activist, Candy Royalle, in A Trillion Tiny Awakenings, this thought-provoking exploration of powerful storytelling for saxophone, piano, and narrator is not to be missed.
Sip & Share Speakeasy ft. Alicia Sometimes
SIP & SHARE - A speakeasy evening of poetry and spoken word on the Mornington Peninsula with feature poet Alicia Sometimes. Join us for a 'speakeasy' evening of wine and spoken word performances at Rahona Valley on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Dead Poets Day @ Cherry Poets
THIS WEEKEND! Once a year, we get a chance to share the stage with the poets who have gone before... once a year, the living and the dead share the open mic with one another.... and that time is NOW UPON US! That's right - this weekend we have DEAD POETS DAY once more at the Cherry Poets. What that means is... bring along a poem or two from favourite dead poets to read on the open mic and... why not? Read a piece or two of your own (if you're feeling especially daring).
Poetry From Agitation Hill ft Louise Oxley
Please join us for a night of great poetry with Tasmanian poet, Louise Oxley on Friday, November 1st 6-7pm EST Summer Time.
This reading will take place in the chapel of the Uniting Church, Castlemaine, but will also be zoomed across Australia and into the DigiWorld.
Assorted Sporks ft Hal Simons (Masks, Masking, Costumes and Facades)
Assorted Sporks is a queer friendly regular poetry and performance night at Mamma Chen's on the last Thursday of the month.
October 31st Features the delightful Hal Simons
Theme: Masks, Masking, Costumes and Facades. Themes are not mandatory, they are just to encourage you to experiment with your writing and improvisation. Feel free to make it weird.
PoetiCas at The Coolroom ft. Tegan Gigante
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. Lockdowns and uncertainty put their activities on pause for much of 2020 and 2021, and they are now thrilled to announce a new chapter at a fine new venue.
Emma Fayelecaun @ Cherry Poets
Featuring: Emma Fayelecaun
Open Mic? Yes! 1.30pm open mic sign up with 2pm kick off? Yes Yes. Drinks and food? It's a pub, rest assured all things possible and lovely.
Spark! Liquid Amber Poetry Festival
Liquid Amber is a small press and Poetry Hub based in the western suburbs of Naarm.
Join us for an in-person afternoon of glorious poetry from Liquid Amber Poets and Friends, share in refreshments from ASRC, and be part of the launch by Emilie Collyer of Stephanie Powell’s new collection, 'Invisible Wasp'. Love words and ideas? Come along. Be part of the Liquid Amber Poetry Community.
Poetry @ Chrissy Hills ft. Alicia Sometimes
Poetry @ Christmas Hills
The Famous Open Mic
BYO Poem, food, drink to share
SpeakUP Showcase
A spoken word show presenting 16 artists as they graduate from a 12-week spoken word course with Fleassy Malay.
This event is the great graduation night and epic showcase of 12-weeks of work, courage, and creativity.
Platform Poets presents Michael Reynolds
Join us for the next Platform Poets with feature guest Michael Reynolds at Platform 3095 💕💕
PLEASE NOTE LATE CHANGE TO VENUE
Why Not Believe in Everything?
"Why Not Believe in Everything?" is absurd theatre, including poetry ranging from, profound beauty to witty comedy to empowering feminism.
Written, produced and directed by Radio Laria Poetry convener Laura Fisher for Melbourne Fringe. This play boldly attempts to simultaneously tell of the Biblical Story of creation alongside evolution. Laura is a former religious studies student who is inspired by the language of the Bible and non-canonical texts.
This highly surreal play includes well known Melbourne performance poets: Eddy Burger, Katie Lohner and Pauline Sherlock, as well as multi-talented performers Damien Ng, Ebem Toala, and Vasi Samudra Devi.
Why Not Believe in Everything?
"Why Not Believe in Everything?" is absurd theatre, including poetry ranging from, profound beauty to witty comedy to empowering feminism.
Written, produced and directed by Radio Laria Poetry convener Laura Fisher for Melbourne Fringe. This play boldly attempts to simultaneously tell of the Biblical Story of creation alongside evolution. Laura is a former religious studies student who is inspired by the language of the Bible and non-canonical texts.
This highly surreal play includes well known Melbourne performance poets: Eddy Burger, Katie Lohner and Pauline Sherlock, as well as multi-talented performers Damien Ng, Ebem Toala, and Vasi Samudra Devi.
No Place Poetry Reading (Oct)
Our next No Place poetry evening will be Saturday night from 7 til late. We will have two featured poets, Marlee Jane Ward and Ash Dor-Shiffer, and we will have an open mic for anyone interested to read their work. It's not essential but if you'd like to read it's appreciated if you message this page just so we have an idea for numbers.
Poetryspective #126: Hunch / Daymon Gruelich & Es Foong / Waffle Irongirl
Poetry/spoken word- world of poetry, a spoken world, words of worlds, worlds of words!
Poetryspective #126 Featuring HUNCH/ Daymon Greulich
Plus Es Foong / Waffle Irongirl’s surprise retrospective experience
Unglum Open Mic @ Cherry Poets
It can be tough some days to find the silver lining. To wake up perked up and bounce through the day. For anyone really, but poets, oh everyone knows how poets are (and no one better than poets ourselves). So this Saturday we’re gonna go all out to prove that Poets Do Smile. We do have happy thoughts and write them down. Not always, but darn it sometimes! What makes you smile? Laugh? Just feel better/best about the world? Could be a humorous turn of phrase, a series of silly noises, totally up to you.
What do you need to do? Bring a poem or two and you. That’s it. SIgn up on the day, 5 minute limit. Too easy.
Why Not Believe in Everything?
"Why Not Believe in Everything?" is absurd theatre, including poetry ranging from, profound beauty to witty comedy to empowering feminism.
Written, produced and directed by Radio Laria Poetry convener Laura Fisher for Melbourne Fringe. This play boldly attempts to simultaneously tell of the Biblical Story of creation alongside evolution. Laura is a former religious studies student who is inspired by the language of the Bible and non-canonical texts.
This highly surreal play includes well known Melbourne performance poets: Eddy Burger, Katie Lohner and Pauline Sherlock, as well as multi-talented performers Damien Ng, Ebem Toala, and Vasi Samudra Devi.
Poetry from Agitation Hill ft Laura Shore (ONLINE ONLY)
Poetry from Agitation Hill presents Laura Shore. Reading, followed by a QnA with the editors and poets involving the audience, concluding with an encore.
Why Not Believe in Everything?
"Why Not Believe in Everything?" is absurd theatre, including poetry ranging from, profound beauty to witty comedy to empowering feminism.
Written, produced and directed by Radio Laria Poetry convener Laura Fisher for Melbourne Fringe. This play boldly attempts to simultaneously tell of the Biblical Story of creation alongside evolution. Laura is a former religious studies student who is inspired by the language of the Bible and non-canonical texts.
This highly surreal play includes well known Melbourne performance poets: Eddy Burger, Katie Lohner and Pauline Sherlock, as well as multi-talented performers Damien Ng, Ebem Toala, and Vasi Samudra Devi.
Poetic Express w Amy Bodossian
Hello everyone, next Wednesday is Poetic Express night. And the feature performer is Amy Bodossian.
Amy is definitely one of the finest performers in the Melbourne poetry scene. Her recent shows, and a highlight of the Fringe festival In Bed With Amy, are the latest ones that have endeared her to Melbourne since she came over here from Adelaide around a decade ago. Poet, performer, musician and singer... there is nothing she can't do!
Why Not Believe in Everything?
"Why Not Believe in Everything?" is absurd theatre, including poetry ranging from, profound beauty to witty comedy to empowering feminism.
Written, produced and directed by Radio Laria Poetry convener Laura Fisher for Melbourne Fringe. This play boldly attempts to simultaneously tell of the Biblical Story of creation alongside evolution. Laura is a former religious studies student who is inspired by the language of the Bible and non-canonical texts.
This highly surreal play includes well known Melbourne performance poets: Eddy Burger, Katie Lohner and Pauline Sherlock, as well as multi-talented performers Damien Ng, Ebem Toala, and Vasi Samudra Devi.
Antonio Montaine featuring at Perc.U.Lations 12th October
This month we are featuring @Antonio Montaine a spoken word and slam poet from Naarm/Melbourne.
Antonio Montaine is a rhythm poet, stylistically influenced by jazz and hip-hop culture his writing focuses on social and political issues. Antonio is the first Australian-born child of immigrant parents and was raised in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Naarm. During his twenties, he served in the Royal Australian Navy at the height of Tony Abbott’s Sovereign Borders campaign. Antonio draws from these experiences for inspiration in his writing.
Photo by: @lilly.pilly