Whats On
Saturday 10th August, Young Poets Showcase!
This Saturday 10th August we have Young Poets Showcase (from Primo Lux) and open-mike at Perth Poetry Club, mc-ed by Veronica Lake.
Young Poets who graced the pages of Primo Lux will read their poetry at the Moon.
Primo Lux is an annual student poetry anthology featuring work from young poets in Years 10 to 12 across Western Australia. Its editor, and driving force, is Veronica Lake.
Saturday 3rd August, Tony Walley + Soul Reserve!
This Saturday 3rd August we have the wonderful poets Tony Walley + Soul Reserve and open-mike at Perth Poetry Club.
Tony Walley is a mature-aged Aboriginal man born in regional WA, and is part the Yued, Ballardong and Binjareb Noongar people of the southwest. His connection and relationship to his people, his culture, and to the land is extremely important to him; and this extends to family, spirituality, and the general health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
Sunday 4th August, Microphone Technique - Improve your performance with Ben Hoare!
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE - Microphone Technique Workshop with Ben Hoare, PPC sound engineer
On Sunday – 4th August 2019, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, at The Moon Café, 323 William Street, Northbridge.
Ben Hoare has been part of Perth Poetry Club for 8 years being PPC sound engineer.
Ben also has sung in choirs for 20 years and knows a thing or two about breathing, voice production and projection.
Saturday 13th July, Jazmin Lj Tassell, Poetry Cluster, Shab Delrooz!
This Saturday 13th July we have three wonderful poets Jazmin Lj Tassell, Poetry Cluster, Shab Delrooz and open-mike at Perth Poetry Club.
Jazmin Lj Tassell Bio:
Jazmin writes poetry about the joy of life, including the tears.
She believes that poetry is a panacea for fears.
She loves the transformation
From pain to elation.
At the action of putting pen to paper,
Is this a magical (majical) creation?
After 20 years of spoken word
She’s bravely gone beyond
Saturday 29th June, Leonard James!
This Saturday 29th June 2019 we have the wonderful poet, Leonard James and open-mike at Perth Poetry Club.
Leonard James has been court jester and consigliere to many live poetry events across Perth's somnambulant and sprawling experimentation over the past couple years, as well as performing on other microphones left unattended in remote and seedy corners.
Saturday 22nd June, Mega Open-mike event!
This Saturday 22nd June 2019 we have our second Mega Open-Mike event for the year.
Perth Poetry Club holds Mega Open-Mikes quarterly as an opportunity for every open-miker to be a feature with 5 minutes (maximum) of performance time.
Best to prepare your performance. Try something different, experimental. Edit and refresh your poems. Hone your performance skills.
Past events have been memorable for the quality of the poetry and performances.