Radio Laria is a community collective that runs monthly events where poets, writers and torytellers 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.

Another important part of our event is the open mic. There are ten spots available, a five- minute limit, sign up on the night and arriving early is recommended for sign up. Men are welcome to share on the open mic, but please be mindful that this is a night to promote women and women-identifying poets, and we ask that you behave respectfully. If you have another form of art, writing or storytelling that could be shared in five minutes, then we’d love to experience it!

In 2026, Radio Laria is running on the third Thursday of each month at the Library Portal (opposite 11 Hawthorn Rd, Northcote, 3070) on Thursday 16 th April. This beautiful, book- crammed community space is run completely volunteers for art groups and enthusiastic readers. You can help yourselves to free tea and coffee, but there is no licensed bar. We are allowed to BYO drink/food as long as we are mindful that it is not a party space. This space is also right next to an apartment block, so we need to please leave quietly at the end of the night.

COST: Tickets are $10 (full), $5 (concession), $15 (generous) or $20 (super-generous)

ACCESSIBILITY: Front entrance and performance space are wheelchair accessible.