Shellharbour City Libraries Poetry Open Mic

Website: https://libraries.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/organiser/shellharbour-city-libraries/

Shellharbour City Libraries

Speak your truth at Shellharbour City Libraries' Poetry Open Mic.

Shellharbour Civic Centre - City Library

Speak your truth at Shellharbour City Libraries' Poetry Open Mic.What you'll do:Pick up the mic and share your words with us and/or just sit back and listen as performers tell their stories. Then prepare to be blown away by our feature poet, Christine Afoa.The Shellharbour City Libraries Poetry Open Mic is an ongoing event where beginners and seasoned performers can come together and share their poetry in a warm and welcoming environment.Performers will have 3-minutes each to read an original poem. You can sign up to perform at the open mic at the door, or pre-sign up online through <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/Ts9CFpQJn2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this form</a>.About the feature poet:Christine Afoa is of Samoan heritage (from the villages of Lalomalava and Lotofagā) and was born and raised in the Bankstown area of Western Sydney, Australia. She currently works as the project officer for UTS Pasifika programs and is the secretary of the Australian Pasifika Educators Network. She is passionate about storytelling and has written short stories and poetry for SBS, Cordite Review, Red Room Poetry and UTS Writers' anthology.Knowledge required None, perfect for beginners!Who should attend? This program is for ages 16+.Free. Bookings required.

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