Are you prepared to begin a great story, or take your story to the next level?
Ballarat Writers, in conjunction with Writers Victoria and the Grace Marion Wilson Trust, are please to announce our short story workshop with award-winning story teller, Maurilla Meehan. The workshop will be held on Saturday July 8th from 1–4 pm at MADE (the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka) in Ballarat.
Bookings are open now on Trybooking and limited to 15 places.
Words Out Loud lights a revolutionary spark in the winter dark when it ‘storms the barricades’ at Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, July 20, 7–9pm, for its next session of spoken word — it’s not quite the Bastille, but we always have some ooh la la!
Writers, readers, poets — all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks and graphics can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.
As always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots — or ignore it altogether!
Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.
Keep up to date at the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/
Words Out Loud takes liberties with history when it returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, June 15, 7-9pm, for its next session of spoken word – with a right royal twist.
Writers, readers, poets — all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.
The event has a nominal theme of ‘we are not amused‘, but as always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots — or ignore it altogether!
Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.
Keep up to date at the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/.
Ballarat Writers Incorporated invites you to its second annual 50-50 Trivia Night. Last year was lots of fun, why not join in again?
Many generous sponsors have generously provided prizes for the night, including Mars Confectionery, Dan Murphy’s, Country Kids, Toyland and Toy World, to name a few.
A night of interesting literary and general knowledge brain teasers, games, a silent auction and a spinning wheel.
Tickets are $10 a head, with tables of 8-10 people. Come along and meet some new people, bring your own brains trust.
B Y O Supper. Drinks are available for purchase at bar prices.
Please send your booking numbers to admin@ballaratwriters.com by June 15th at 5 pm. $10 per head will be collected on the night. A bonus is being planned for those who pre-book and turn up on the night!
More information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Words Out Loud returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, May 18, 7-9pm, for its next session of spoken word.
Writers, readers, poets – all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.
The event has a nominal theme of “the darling buds”, but as always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots – or ignore it altogether!
Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.
Keep up to date at the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/.
Words Out Loud returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, April 20, 7-9pm, for its next session of spoken word.
Writers, readers, poets – all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.
The event has a nominal theme of “the going down of the sun”, but as always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots – or ignore it altogether!
Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.
Keep up to date at the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/.
Minvera will be broadcast stories by local Ballarat writers on the 10th, 17th and 24th of March from 8–9pm at the Titanic bandstand and along the 200 block of Sturt St, Ballarat.
Support your fellow Ballarat writers and bear witness as the Goddess speaks.
Words Out Loud returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, March 16, 7-9pm, for its next session of spoken word.
Writers, readers, poets – all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.
The event has a nominal theme of “blood, sweat and ink”, but as always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots – or ignore it altogether!
Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event.
Keep up to date at the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/.
The new committee for Ballarat Writers has been elected unopposed. They are:
Chair: Irene Warfe
Treasurer/membership: Danielle O’Donnell
Secretary: Joy Merritt
Competitions: Rebekah Spark
Publicity and media: Rebecca Fletcher.
Also at the AGM held on 15 February 2017, the Ballarat writers festival subcommittee reported that talks on venues were proceeding well and grant applications were being prepared. Volunteers will be needed to help with the running of the festival on October 20-22, so save the dates — all assistance gratefully received!
DATES:
Tomorrow (16 Feb): Words Out Loud
Sunday (19 Feb): Write Club / Flash fiction entries close
Monday (20 Feb): flash fiction voting opens at the website
Wednesday (22 Feb): Members night
Words Out Loud returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, February 16, 7-9pm, for its next session of spoken word.
Writers, readers, poets – all word lovin’ folks with a hankering to share the love are invited along, with five-minute open mic spots on offer. Babushka has excellent sound and backing tracks can be accommodated. You won’t find a friendlier venue.
The event has a nominal theme of “the heat is on”, but as always, performers are encouraged to take the theme and run with it for their 5-minute slots – or ignore it altogether!
Entry is free, though a gold coin donation would be appreciated for this non-profit, community event. A special raffle at February’s event will aid Babushka’s crowdfunding campaign to help this convivial and supportive venue keep grooving.
Keep up to date at the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/wordsoutloud/.
