Ocean Mic Poets present Open Mic Breakfast at Tathra Hotel on the 4th Sunday of each month from 9am-11am celebrates creativity and connection through poetry. Free entry, all ages. To ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected and included, these are our community guidelines:
1. Respect for Country – We acknowledge we are sharing poetry on Djiringanj Country and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners.
2. Respect each other – Hate speech or any other harmful language will not be tolerated. Poetry or commentary while on the microphone or in the audience conveying discriminatory messages based on characteristics such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin is not respectful or acceptable.
3. Share the space – Give everyone a chance to speak and be heard. Depending on the number of poets to perform, each person will have 3-5 minutes to share. Poets may read their own work or another person’s poem. A chime will sound 30 seconds before the end of your set.
4. Inclusive for all – We value diversity and encourage voices from all backgrounds.
5. Content warnings – Before you read, please let the audience know if your poem includes sensitive themes.
6. All ages, family friendly – Kids are welcome in the audience and on stage. There may be sensitive themes and swearing. Content warnings will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you 9am on Sundays 25 January; 22 February and 22 March 2026 for our inaugural first quarter of Ocean Mic Poets present Open Mic Breakfast at Tathra hotel, 12 Bega Street, Tathra. Enquiries to 0400 619 868.
* Ocean Mic Poets is a collective of 10 local Bega Valley Poets, Writers and Creatives.
** Our fabulous letterpress poster artwork designed and handprinted by Caren Florance, Ampersand Duck, with much thanks - pictured below (right) with Gabrielle Journey Jones (left).
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