Words Out Loud is chuffed to be squeezing into the program for the Melbourne Spoken Word and Poetry Festival, which runs July 12-28 at various venues in the capital (and some outside it!).
The opening night event on Friday the 12th looks massive, and it just keeps on rolling from there.
So yes, our July event on the 11th is also on the calendar, for those who want to warm up for the big events!
Words Out Loud takes ‘a shot in the dark’ as its theme for July.
Wordsmiths are invited to explore the theme or simply ignore it altogether.
This is a great opportunity to road test new material, celebrate a success or share some inspiration, or simply enjoy a diverse range of spoken word — poetry, prose or storytelling; read or recited; your own work or someone else’s. Performances are limited to 5 minutes each. Sign up on the night.
Date: Thursday July 11
Time: doors open about 6.30pm, words from 7pm
Venue: the Printers Room, in the basement of Sebastiaans at the corner of Mair and Lydiard streets. Enter from Mair. Note: the venue is stair-free. Take in the air in the beer garden. Enjoy the show from couches, the tables or a seat by the bar.
Eat and drink: The full menu is available, as well as a $20 two-course meal deal, with bar service.
Cost: Free, with a gold coin donation appreciated.
Keep in touch: at facebook.com/wordsoutloud or join our mailing list.
Words Out Loud 