Melbourne Spoken Word

Rhiann Isaacs is an outspoken Afro-Guyanese poet that has nurtured a love for words and storytelling from a young age. Rhiann's pieces are explorative narratives that mainly centre around identity, Pan-African issues and mental health. As a rising artist, she brings energy and passion to the stage as she treats each poem as living art pieces that deserve to take up space. Expect transparency and straight forward expression from beginning to end.

Check out the program at mswpf.com.au

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Tim Evans performing ‘Poem, Interrupted’ at The 2017 Melbourne Spoken Word Prize

Chalise van Wyngaardt is a poet, theatre-maker and performance artist who believes truth is found outside the comfort zone. Having performed across Melbourne through numerous events and festivals including White Night, Seven Sisters and The Village fest, Chalise is renowned for her provocative and experimental performance styles that challenge the genre of spoken word at a core level. Chalise's debut poetry collection Author and Melody is now available online through Melbournespokenword.com, and select bookstores across Melbourne.

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Slamalamadingdong October slam winner, Fleassy Malay, performing 'Tall Poppy,' on October 30, 2017.

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Friday, December 1 at The Wheeler Centre. This event will sell out so buy your tickets ASAP.

Yoram Symons is an engaging and unique voice on the Melbourne poetry scene, known for his enchanting storytelling technique. Yoram is a writer, poet and VR/AR producer in Melbourne. His performance work is a mixture of hypnosis and intensity, exploring the intersection of history, culture, technology and the personal experience.

Book Now: http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/arielle-cottingham/98411?&skin=4406&ref=hwlr

Julia Prendergast performing 'A Dedicated Poem' at the Slamalamadingdong Anything Goes Slam on June 22, 2017. For more spoken word videos from gigs around Melbourne, subscribe to our channel. 

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John Englezos making us all go ‘awwwwww!’ at the Slama Grand Slam in May.

wāni performs ‘Silence’ at Slamalamadingdong