Mudgee Poetry Circle

Do you know someone or something that deserves to have an Ode written about them?

Join us for this month's Poetry Circle. We will be workshoping, writing, discussing and reciting Odes (and any other poetry that takes our fancy).

This coming Monday, 15th of June.
12:30pm
Mid-Western Regional Council Library Mudgee

🔥 BIG NEWS, MUDGEE POETS 🔥

We’re changing up the prize for the next Mudgee Poetry Slam…

🎤 Slam entry is now $5 cash
🏆 WINNER TAKES THE POT

That means:
More poets = bigger prize money 👀

So bring your friends, bring your rivals, bring the poet who’s been saying “I might do it someday.”

✨ Open mic is still completely FREE to enter
💵 Slam poets: please bring $5 CASH for sign up

📍 Mudgee Golf Club
📅 Wednesday 10th June
⏰ 7PM start
📝 Poet sign-up from 6:30PM

Whether you’re performing or just coming to cheer people on, we’d love to see you there ❤️

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We have two exciting events coming to The Globe Hotel this June… ✍️🎤

First up —

RYLSTONE GLOBE POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP
Thursday 4th June

Ever thought about trying poetry but your brain immediately goes:

“Slam... poetry.Yelling! Angry!Waving my hands a LOT!Specific point of view on THINGS!”

LOUD NOISES.
(21 Jump Street energy)

Then this is for you.

Join local slam competitor and writing teacher Hanna May for a relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop helping you write something for our upcoming Poetry Slam & Open Mic Night.

You’ll learn:
• How to write poetry that sounds good out loud
• How to survive reading in front of actual humans
• How to make people laugh, gasp, or quietly rethink their existence

No experience needed.
No pressure.
No berets required.

From 6:30pm
$10 per person or donation

AND THEN…

RYLSTONE GLOBE POETRY SLAM & OPEN MIC NIGHT
Thursday 18th June

Ready to battle using only metaphors and dramatic pauses?

OPEN MIC
Read a favourite poem, test new writing or share your own work with a supportive crowd.

POETRY SLAM
• Original poems only
• 2 minute time limit
• Audience judged using Australian Poetry Slam rules
• Winner receives a $100 Globe voucher and temporary poetic immortality

No props.
No costumes.
No interpretive dance.
No harmonica solos.

Poet sign-ups from 6:00pm
Kicks off at 6.30pm

All ages welcome — however performances may contain adult themes, existential crises and emotionally devastating metaphors.

Whether you’re a seasoned poet or someone with suspiciously emotional Notes app entries… get involved.