Kerryn Tredrea tours Melbourne!

HUGE news Paroxysm people in Melbourne. Kerryn Tredrea is touring your sweet city and bringing with her your first chance to grab a copy of her latest book ‘this is no ordinary rapture…‘ (Paroxysm Press).

There are two great chances to see her perform live: First cab off the ranks is Cherry Poets at The Cherry Tree Hotel on Saturday 17 February 2024 from 1.30pm.
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This is followed soon after by Poetryspective on Tuesday 20 February 2024 from 7.30pm.
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Marty at Spoke N Slurred

OPEN MIC
FREE ENTRY

Book raffle

For anyone looking to make a bigger day of it then come to the venue early for the Sunday Service where you can spin your own vinyl.

Click here for the Facebook event.

Amelia Walker at Spoke N Slurred

OPEN MIC
FREE ENTRY

Book raffle

Lexis Vhi at Spoke N Slurred

pic: Ian Gibbins

Sunday 26th November 2023
from 5:30pm

Broadcast Bar
66A Grote Street, Adelaide

Known by his stage name Lexis Vhi, Alex Vansilalom uses poetry to express his experiences through storytelling, gothic imagery and analogies. In trying to understand his emotions more broadly and deeply, he often explores negative emotions and themes of connection, infatuation and inspiration. Lexis is obsessed with the importance of storytelling and its essential role in passing down knowledge in a way that inspires humanity. Wanting to break the boundaries of popularised, conventional spoken word and more classical, or traditional poetry, Lexis continues to explore the power and influence of finding your own voice. Lexis founded Social Hearts Club – a monthly open mic night and club for artists to gather. He hopes that people who feel isolated with their words and art can find a place to share their words with like-minded individuals.

>> FREE entry 
>> open mic 
>> book raffle 
>> … booze

For anyone looking to make a bigger day of it then come to the venue early for the Sunday Service where you can spin your own vinyl.

Click here for the Facebook event.

Drew Chuffley at Spoke N Slurred

Sunday 29th October 2023
from 5:30pm

Broadcast Bar
66A Grote Street, Adelaide

A very talented guest performer, a heap of open mic and one very sketchy MC/publisher recently returned from exploring the world.

Drew Cuffley is a writer of short stories, essays, and, of course, poetry. He had performed spoken word since May last year and quickly took to it. Inspired by hiphop and rap his style varies by often has complex rhyme schemes, fun word play and a healthy dose of humour.

>> FREE entry 
>> open mic 
>> book raffle 
>> … booze

Click here for the Facebook event.

For anyone looking to make a bigger day of it then come to the venue early for the Sunday Service where you can spin your own vinyl.

‘this is no ordinary rapture…’ by Kerryn Tredrea now available on-line and in shops

this is no ordinary rapture…‘ by Kerryn Tredrea is now available online for $16 through OZ Music Books at the link below:

In Adelaide, it is now also in Dymocks Rundle Mall, Clarity Records and Streetlight Records.

“Kerryn Tredrea writes about lust, madness, loneliness and connection as if they were the same thing. Tethered to her distinctive voice is a poetry donning worn-out doc martins keeping step with junkies, the poet insisting I find my window of opportunity / and look through to the red light district. Her style is consistent, and as she recognises risk-taking and mistake-making as a part of life, she comes out a sage: everything has / the smell of coffee / about it / and the feeling of / a biting snake, / sharp / and to the point.” – Heather Taylor-Johnson

And a huge thank you to Red Wallflower Photography for another amazing cover pic. https://www.facebook.com/RedWallflower/

‘this is no ordinary rapture…’ – Kerryn Tredrea Book Launch

Friday 17th March 2023
7:30 – 10:30 pm

Broadcast Bar
66A Grote Street, Adelaide

Join us for THE essential Paroxysm gig of the year. The launch of the second book of Kerryn Tredrea poetry, ‘this is no ordinary rapture…’

Launched by Heather Taylor-Johnson + spoken word from Nadia Patterson + tunes from an acoustic El Bottle O Paradiso.

FREE entry.

Books $15 on the night.

Kerryn Tredrea writes about lust, madness, loneliness and connection as if they were the same thing. Tethered to her distinctive voice is a poetry donning worn-out doc martins keeping step with junkies, the poet insisting i find my window of opportunity / and look through to the red light district. Her style is consistent, and as she recognises risk-taking and mistake-making as a part of life, she comes out a sage: everything has / the smell of coffee / about it / and the feeling of / a biting snake, / sharp / and to the point.” – Heather Taylor-Johnson

Click here for the Facebook event.

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Wallis Prophet at Spoke N Slurred

Sunday 26th February 2023
from 5:30pm

Broadcast Bar
66A Grote Street, Adelaide

Wallis Prophet is a proud trans multidisciplinary artist. They are the co-founder of spoken word event Draw your (S)words and has collaborated with many musicians over the years to accompany their lyrics. Wallis enjoys coming together and sharing their poetry within the community. They write to provoke thought, to offer a different perspective and to connect with others through poetry.

>> FREE entry 
>> open mic 
>> book raffle 
>> … booze

Click here for the Facebook event.

Luke Baker at Spoke N Slurred

Sunday 29th January 2023
from 5:30pm

Broadcast Bar
66A Grote Street, Adelaide

Luke Baker is a spoken word poet; photographer; and performer. He invites you to find deeper meanings beyond the surface of common things; moments; and your inner worlds. In Luke’s first year exploring the spoken word scene, he has featured at several events; The Good Word; Speak, Hear; Mixed Bag Poetry; and Hush Bar in Airlie beach Queensland. 2023 holds many exciting doorways for Luke. He is ready to move forward with focus to deepen new found friendships in the poetry community, and to set the stage for a meaningful career in the arts.

>> FREE entry 
>> open mic 
>> book raffle 
>> … beer

Click here for the Facebook event.

Luke Baker on Facebook

Luke Baker on Instagram

Event image contains photography by Martin Christmas

Kerryn Tredrea does poems…


Kerryn Tredrea does poems. Her second collection of said poems will be the next Paroxysm Press publication. She will also be taking a 6 month stint hosting the mad ship Spoke N Slurred from March ’23.

Meanwhile, see her perform live at Spoke n Slurred

Sunday 27 November 2022
from 5.30pm
Broadcast Bar
66A Grote Street, Adelaide.

Free entry and open mic.