The Poetry Lounge: A monthly home for spoken word. Line-up + open mic. The first Wednesday of every month, 6.30pm–10pm. Come as you are.
CAYA Collective Celebrates 1 year!
📅 Date: Wednesday 7th October
🕕 Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Please try and get there for 7.15 to avoid disruptions to the artist's performances)
📍 Location: On The Hush Manchester
We're hosting NINE of Manchester's finest poets to help us celebrate our 1st Birthday! And we would for you to join us in celebration <3
After are curated line up we will be opening the stage up to an open mic for those brave enough to take the mic.
✨ What to Expect:
•A curated line-up of talented poets delivering powerful performances
•A chance to promote what you have to offer the creative community with our spotlight segment
•A warm and welcoming open mic to close the night – your chance to take the stage and share your words.
•A supportive community space that encourages creativity, vulnerability, and truth.
Whether you’re an established writer, trying spoken word for the first time, or simply love being immersed in the magic of poetry, The Poetry Lounge is your home.
Come as you are, Leave inspired.
Agenda
6:30 – 7PM | Arrival, welcome & networking
7– 7.15PM | Host introduction & welcome poem
7.15– 8:30PM | Featured performers (curated lineup)
8:30 – 9:00PM | The Spotlight – share your wins, news, and community shout-outs
9:00 – 9:20PM | Open mic – A chance for YOU to get on stage
9:20 – 9:30PM | Closing poem & final words
9:30PM Onwards| A chance to network :)
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
On The Hush
24 Church Street
Manchester M4 1PN
How do you want to get there?
