Month: August 2016

Words Out Loud – September edition

spoken word in ballaratWords Out Loud returns to Babushka lounge in Ballarat on Thursday, September 15, 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 “new leaves”, 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/.

Martha Richardson Memorial Poetry Prize now open to entries

Ballarat Writers is now accepting entries into the Martha Richardson Memorial Poetry Prize, to be judged this year by acclaimed poet Emilie Zoey Baker. Entries must be your own original and unpublished work.

Closing date:  15 October 2016
Format:  Poetry to 40 lines per entry; open theme
Entry Fee:   AU$25 per poem (AU$20 for members of Ballarat Writers)
First prize:   AU$1,500
Results:   Finalists and Winner to be announced in November 2016

Please visit the competition page on the Ballarat Writers website to download the guidelines for FULL details and conditions of entry.

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