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UPCOMING EVENTS ONLINE
We are facing a new challenge amidst the coronavirus crisis. Social distancing has been helping to flatten the curve. But it has also left some people feeling lonely and anxious. It’s not all dull and grey though: artists are coming together to fill the void in our lives through some amazing virtual gigs. So, we at Here Comes Everyone magazine thought of listing some open mic events that promote literature (and music/stand-up). Let’s stay safe at home and STILL enjoy our favourite gigs! This is also the perfect chance to “travel” afar and attend events you never thought you could…
P.S. Our own Fire & Dust in April featured three dogs and a cute baby – you could find such gems in other virtual events too!
OPEN MICS
Mon 13th April, 8.30PM (GMT)
Ó Bhéal Poetry: first virtual session
(Usually happens in: Cork, Ireland)
Join the Facebook group for details on the night
Tues 14th April
Mind Over Matter Digital open mic
Mental health explored through spoken word, hip hop and song. Live streamed on twitch, Facebook and YouTube.
Details on the website
Wed 15th April, 8PM (PDT)
PANDEMIC VIRTUAL OPEN MIC
Every Wednesday, from March to June
For more details, please visit the Facebook page
Wed 15th April, 7-10PM (PDT)
You’re Going to Die: Poetry, Prose and Everything Goes
(Normally happens in: San Francisco, USA)
Register for Zoom
Thurs 16th April, 7PM
Rainbow Fish Speak Easy: Lock-In
Poetry/spoken word
(Usually happens in: Yeovil, UK)
Details are on the website
Sun 19th April, 2PM
Jackanory Spoken Word
(Usually happens in: Wakefield, UK)
Contact host Halima Mayat on social media for the Zoom meeting URL.
Sun 19th April, 2-3:30PM (PDT)
Heart Sanitizer – A Virtual Open Mic
They invite dancers, musicians, poets and writers
For more information, visit their Facebook events page
Wed 22nd April, 8PM (PDT)
PANDEMIC VIRTUAL OPEN MIC
Every Wednesday, from March to June
For more details, please visit the Facebook page
Sun 26th April, 2-3:30PM (PDT)
Heart Sanitizer – A Virtual Open Mic
They invite dancers, musicians, poets and writers
For more information, please visit the Facebook events page
Monday 27th April
Oooh Beehive! (part of Gloucester Poetry Festival Online)
Check out the Facebook event page
Tues 28th April
Mind Over Matter
Spoken word, hip hop and song
Details are on the website
Tues April 28th
PASTA
Theme: The Hindrance of DJs.
(Usually happens in: Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton, UK)
You can join the Facebook group here
An event where people submit poems or short stories written on a particular theme (chosen at the previous PASTA). To take part, create a short piece of writing on the current theme and email it to poetsprattlerspandemonialists@gmail.com by midnight on Saturday 25th April. Or create a video of your piece, upload it to YouTube, and email the YT link.
Wed 29th April, 8PM (PDT)
PANDEMIC VIRTUAL OPEN MIC
Every Wednesday, from March to June
For more details, please visit
Thursday April 30th
Run Your Tongue
(Usually happens in: Kettering, UK)
Check out the Facebook event page
Sunday 3rd May, 7PM – via Zoom
Oooh Beehive! Online Slam
(For a chance to enter the slam, register your interest by 26th April)
More details are available on the Oooh Beehive Facebook page
Tues 5th May, 7.30-9.30PM (GMT)
Testify Poetry: Virtual Open Mic
(Usually happens in: Chester, UK)
You’ll need to sign up to their mailing list for the Zoom URL. Please visit the Facebook page for details.
Thurs 7th May, 7.30-10PM (GMT)
Fire & Dust meets Tina Sederholm
(Usually happens in: Coventry, UK)
Eventbrite ticket – free – and Zoom. Details TBC soon. There is also a Facebook events page.
EVENTS
1st-30th April
Winchester Poetry Festival
Find Part 2 of the programme here. Showcasing various events across the month: watch the livestreams on Facebook.
Starts Wed 15th April, 7-8PM (GMT)
Apples and Snakes @ Home
A series of five 1-hour spoken word episodes
More info on the website.
Sat April 18th, 6PM (EST)
Smokelong Flash Party Two
For more info and an invite, email: callen@smokelong.com
Tues 21st April, 12 noon (GMT)
Panel discussion: ‘Marketing Yourself as a Writer’.
Chaired by Francesca Baker.
Watch the livestream on Winchester Poetry Festival Facebook page.
Web April 22nd, 8PM (UTC+12)
Octagon Poetry Collective
For more information, please visit the Facebook events page.
Fri 24th April, 7-9PM (GMT)
WORD Season 2 Episode 7
(Usually happens in: Stafford)
For more details, please email: melwoodendwriting@gmail.com
Fri 1st May, 2-4PM (GMT)
WORD Staffordshire Libraries Spoken Word Showcase
For more details, please email: melwoodendwriting@gmail.com
WORKSHOPS
Sun 26th April, 1PM
Positive Images Festival Poetry Workshops – livestream
Taught by: Emilie Lauren Jones
(Usually happens in: Coventry Central Library, UK)
Join the Facebook group for more details.
Lockdown Writing Workshops with Jamie Thrasivoulou
Join the Facebook group for more details.
Not on Facebook? Search for the workshops on YouTube.
Sunday 10th May, 7:30-9:30PM
‘Editing Your Poetry’ with Leanne Moden
Tickets available here (£10)