Poetry & Song Open Mic: weekly live performances and open mic

Live poetry, music and 'other' open mic every Thursday* from 630pm - 830pm. Doors open at 6pm First Thursday of each month is a poetry slam
Join us for an evening of live poetry and music every* Thursday night.
* Please note for 2023, the first
Thursday of each month
the open mic is replaced with
Bread & Butter Poetry Slam
.
Performers are welcome and encouraged to arrive early.
Sign up is from 6pm and the event starts at 630pm.
As always this event is free and open to all people of all ages.
Donations on entry are encouraged, and all donations of $7 or more receive a free coffee.
You can book a ticket to guarantee a seat inside the room. If tickets are "sold out" you are still welcome to turn up and perform, and/or sit at our outdoor dining on the footpath or in our courtyard to watch the show.
We host a range of local and touring writers, most often poets, and musicians at various stages of their career including internationally recognised artists with established careers, first -time performers, and everyone in between. Many of these artists feature as special guests at our weekly Thursday night shows.
If you are interested in performing at Garden Lounge, please come and sign up for the open mic or email michael@gardenlounge.com.au