Story Week 2026 AMPLIFIES
your WHAT'S ON FOR spoken word, poetry slams and storytelling across Australia this October
Rising Voices - A Fellowship Showcase Event by Mother Tongue Poetry
WHERE: Yarra-me Djila Theatrette, Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
COST: $15 + flexible pricing
Start: 2.40 pm
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After a 6-month fellowship, these 12 poets are ready to launch their work into the world.
Mother Tongue Poetry has been amplifying and equipping the voices of women and gender diverse people who align with the identity of womanhood for 14 years.
2026 saw the inaugural run of the Rising Voices Fellowship to support a group of local poets and spoken word artists to deepen and expand their practice.
The program was curated with the Fellows own defined outcomes in mind and consisted of 6 private group-Lab sessions, 5 public workshops with industry professionals, and 5 private group-Q&A sessions with those professionals.
Now, after 6 months of learning, exploring, and applying their skills they are ready to reveal what they have created.
What to expect:
A diversity of voices and lived experiences
Poetry and spoken word
An anthology book launch
A podcast launch
An opportunity to meet some of Melbourne’s rising voices in performance and poetry
Content Warning: Most Poetry Slams and literary events are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.
Event times local time.
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Story Week is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Event image, event organiser’s own.
