Welcome to Roots & Rhythms - where cultures collide, stories intertwine, and community comes alive through art.
This isn’t your usual open mic. It’s the first Sydney edition of The Third Space by Umeed Psychology - a community-building event series designed to celebrate creativity, connection, and belonging in fun, wholesome ways. The Third Space is a place between home and work where people come together to express, connect, and belong.
We’re taking over Little Lagos, one of Sydney’s most vibrant Nigerian restaurants, for a night of music, poetry, storytelling, and soul - all set to the rhythm of culture and connection.
The heart of the night? Belonging.
Whether you’re performing or just soaking up the vibe, this is your space to show up as yourself, share your story, and leave with community.
And because no night of culture is complete without food, we’re serving up a special one-night-only South Asian x West African fusion menu curated by Shishir from @table__tok in collaboration with Little Lagos. Expect bold flavours, shared laughter, and a community that feels like home.
What to Expect
🍛 One-night-only South Asian x West African fusion menu by Shishir (Table__Tok)
🎤 Open mic performances - music, poetry, rap, spoken word, storytelling, and comedy
🥂 Drinks and food (to purchase) from Little Lagos
💬 Community hangout - meet new people, bring friends, be yourself
💛 Supportive, low pressure vibes - no perfection required, just passion and audacity
Who It’s For
Anyone who values creativity, culture, and connection - whether you’re performing for the first time or just coming to soak in the vibes. All backgrounds, ages, and experience levels welcome!
How the Open Mic Works
- 4–5 minute slots (solo or duo)
- Sign up at the door from 6:15 PM, or via the pre-signup link in your ticket email
- Family-friendly, inclusive content - please keep language respectful and kind
Fun Fact: Profits from our events support our Community Care Fund, helping people access therapy despite financial hardship.
Accessibility
If you have any access needs, please share them in your booking form so we can support you.
House Rules
Kindness first.
No hate speech, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or harassment.
Consent required for photos or videos. We reserve the right to pause any performance that breaches our community guidelines.
What to Bring
Your piece, your instrument (acoustic preferred), a water bottle, and your best supportive-friend energy.
Presented by
Umeed Psychology x Little Lagos
In collaboration with Shishir from Table__Tok
