New to spoken word? What to expect from an open mic event: the organiser will ask whether you want to perform. If not, that's fine. You can read or work from memory. The work doesn't have to be your own.
Poetry or prose. Do use the mic if there is one. There's usually a maximum time allocated (often 5 minutes)- you will annoy people if you go on too long. If there are featured guests they will usually start or end with a longer set. Most events last 2 hours or so. Each event develops its own style - some are funny and rude, some political and angry, some cerebral and literary, but variety is always welcome. If you're a first time reader, tell the organiser and you will get a warm welcome.
Poetry or prose. Do use the mic if there is one. There's usually a maximum time allocated (often 5 minutes)- you will annoy people if you go on too long. If there are featured guests they will usually start or end with a longer set. Most events last 2 hours or so. Each event develops its own style - some are funny and rude, some political and angry, some cerebral and literary, but variety is always welcome. If you're a first time reader, tell the organiser and you will get a warm welcome.
For up to date information about upcoming events visit the Facebook page.
Some regular events
CraftWorks Poetry
First Tuesdays.
Craft Republic, Barry.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/629847112687983/
Seren First Thursday
Carnegie House, Bridgend
Music & Poetry Evening with open mic
Little Man Coffee, Bridge Street Cardiff CF10 2EE
Virgo Events
Cardiff Storytelling Circle
First Sunday of every month at 7pm. Chapter Arts Centre , Canton, Cardiff
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1491740927748170/
Cellar Bards
Castle Cafe and Cellar Bar, Cardigan
7.30, last Friday of the month
http://www.facebook.com/groups/333544513348067/
Cerddi yn Cwrw poems and pints
Cwrw, 32 King Street, Carmarthen
Last Monday of the month
Dinefwr Bards open mic
Flow cafe, Llandeilo
7.30, last Friday of the month
https://www.facebook.com/groups/291514576896079
Spoken Word Saturday
Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli
2nd Saturday of the month, 1pm free
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spoken-Word-Saturday/471245999697311
Poetry open mic Night
The Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major
2nd Sunday of the month, 6:30 in the restaurant.
Poems and Pints
Neath Rugby Club
2nd Thursday of every month
Open Mic at the Murenger House, Newport
First Wednesday, Murenger House, Newport
VoicesontheBridge Poetry, Spoken Word & Music Event.
ClwbyBont, 85a Taff Street, Pontypridd.
3rd Thursday 7.45
Talisman Spoken Word
elysium gallery, 210 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1PE
Last Wednesday of every month from 7.45pm til 10pm. Open mic and features.
Doors open at 7pm, sign up for open mic on the door. All welcome!
https://www.elysiumgallery.com/events/event/talisman-poetry-open-mic-3/
Voicebox Wxm
2nd Thursday, Saith Seren, Wrexham
https://www.facebook.com/VoiceboxWxm
[email protected]
Carpet spoken word
Various venues in south Wales
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654655541233176
Other listings
Write Out Loud
http://www.writeoutloud.net/events/
Literature Wales - What's On
http://www.llenyddiaethcymru.org/whats-on/
Open Mics in South Wales - directory (mainly Southwest Wales music)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/402270836511687/
LiT listing of spoken word events in South Wales
http://www.facebook.com/livelitwales
Literature Wales- writing groups
http://www.literaturewales.org/for-writers/
Is your event missing? Contact me.
Some regular events
CraftWorks Poetry
First Tuesdays.
Craft Republic, Barry.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/629847112687983/
Seren First Thursday
Carnegie House, Bridgend
Music & Poetry Evening with open mic
Little Man Coffee, Bridge Street Cardiff CF10 2EE
Virgo Events
Cardiff Storytelling Circle
First Sunday of every month at 7pm. Chapter Arts Centre , Canton, Cardiff
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1491740927748170/
Cellar Bards
Castle Cafe and Cellar Bar, Cardigan
7.30, last Friday of the month
http://www.facebook.com/groups/333544513348067/
Cerddi yn Cwrw poems and pints
Cwrw, 32 King Street, Carmarthen
Last Monday of the month
Dinefwr Bards open mic
Flow cafe, Llandeilo
7.30, last Friday of the month
https://www.facebook.com/groups/291514576896079
Spoken Word Saturday
Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli
2nd Saturday of the month, 1pm free
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spoken-Word-Saturday/471245999697311
Poetry open mic Night
The Old Swan Inn, Llantwit Major
2nd Sunday of the month, 6:30 in the restaurant.
Poems and Pints
Neath Rugby Club
2nd Thursday of every month
Open Mic at the Murenger House, Newport
First Wednesday, Murenger House, Newport
VoicesontheBridge Poetry, Spoken Word & Music Event.
ClwbyBont, 85a Taff Street, Pontypridd.
3rd Thursday 7.45
Talisman Spoken Word
elysium gallery, 210 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1PE
Last Wednesday of every month from 7.45pm til 10pm. Open mic and features.
Doors open at 7pm, sign up for open mic on the door. All welcome!
https://www.elysiumgallery.com/events/event/talisman-poetry-open-mic-3/
Voicebox Wxm
2nd Thursday, Saith Seren, Wrexham
https://www.facebook.com/VoiceboxWxm
[email protected]
Carpet spoken word
Various venues in south Wales
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654655541233176
Other listings
Write Out Loud
http://www.writeoutloud.net/events/
Literature Wales - What's On
http://www.llenyddiaethcymru.org/whats-on/
Open Mics in South Wales - directory (mainly Southwest Wales music)
http://www.facebook.com/groups/402270836511687/
LiT listing of spoken word events in South Wales
http://www.facebook.com/livelitwales
Literature Wales- writing groups
http://www.literaturewales.org/for-writers/
Is your event missing? Contact me.
