Thrilled to announce the sixth volume of Folk ‘N Words: an evening celebrating poetry and folk music! Join us at the Grace Emily Hotel on Wednesday, November 27th for another fantastic display of Kaurna Land-based spoken word performers and musicians, curated by Maximilian Levy.

Featuring poetry from: Maximilian Levy, Elston Kulbach, Spencer Byrne, Tash Loh, Drew Cuffley, and Danah Slade

And music by: Lucy Zola Ned Baulderstone My Chérie

Tickets available on the door or online via Humanitix.

Thank you to Olivia Stone for designing the amazing poster.

Looking forward to another stellar evening at the Grace bringing together talented artists from all walks of life, each with their own unique stories and expressions. Hope to see all your beautiful faces there!

'Scramble Slam' is a fun, low-stakes poetry slam competition. Combining the powers of Soul Lounge and Mixed Bag Adelaide, the 'Scramble Slam' will be an enjoyable night out to network and connect with poets from all over Adelaide. Hosted by the amazing Stephanie Mylan and Ari, and featuring the wonderful Mei Szetu, you don't want to miss out!!!! We will also be blessed by the amazing talents of Gian Angelo Gabutina

Now this Slam is a little different, see, the poets will perform individually however, they have actually been secretly assigned teams and the overall winners will be the combined scores of those selected poets! So you will never know who will take the prize!!!!!!

Your favourite spoken word event, Draw your (S)words is back, and this time, we’re swapping the stage for the yard. Join us on Friday December 6th, from 6 PM to 10 PM for another intimate evening of poetry, connection, and community. Switching up the vibe in a cozy backyard setting in Ascot Park. (Exact location will be shared with ticket purchase—it's all part of the charm!) This isn’t just another poetry night—it’s something special, a gathering of DYS fam, sharing stories, laughter, and connection as we wrap up the year. Bring your mates, your dates, or just yourself and soak in the beauty of a night that celebrates connection and creativity at a time when we need it most.

✨ Feature Artists

We’re thrilled to welcome the electrifying musician Jack Green (he/him) and the soul-stirring Nadia Patterson (they/he) to our mic. Their words will move you, inspire you, and leave you basking in the glow of their creativity.

🎤 Open Mic

Have you’ve got something to share? There are only 10 open mic spots up for grabs—be quick because they’ll go fast! This is your chance to come together and share your words in a safe, welcoming space.

🎟️ Tickets

Capacity is limited, so grab your tickets now!

$15 entry

$12 concession

Free for First Nations people

✨ Don’t miss out—this is going to be a magical evening in a space built for community.

See you there, wordsmiths!

PS: The backyard is about to get real cosy—bring a cushion, rug or blanket if you’d like to get extra comfy together amongst friends.

We at DYS acknowledge the land we gather on. We acknowledge this event takes place on unceded Kaurna Yarta and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Welcome everyone to Hear be heard!

Mark is taking a break so you’re invited to MY HOUSE!! For the next 2 months 🧡 bring a lawn chair Come along on the 10 of December 🙂 we run the 1st Wednesday of each month. Bring your friends for some fun and some amazing spoken word ♥️

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS OR ONE PLATE OF FOOD POTLUCK STYLE TO SHARE

Doors open at 6:30pm Poetry starts at 7pm We finish up around 9pm We are a spoken word event and welcome all beings to participate in a safe setting. 🧡 We like to create a soft and encouraging energy and want to add to the energy of the space and vibe, and not take away from it. 🧡

If you're a Person of colour please come down and check this event, there will be an open mic section, feel free to speak, sing it if the spirit calls, say what's in your heart, in your notes, on your mind, spit out what's from your soul.

We've got some super amazing features, I'm so excited to have Jihad down here who is so uplifting and wholesome and writes some great poems that will leave you feeling goosebumps till the end of the night. We've also got Stella, who's publishing her second book and somehow she's barely a featured artists within our spoken word poetry community which I find to be such a robbery. We will also be featuring some of Alyssa's textile artwork and a special surprise performance which will be announced shortly 🙊

Anyhow this event will be held on unceded Kaurna Country, at Ayla's Cafe

Doors Open 6pm Sponsored by Myself until I find stakeholders 🤞🏻 Free Palistine 🇵🇸 Always was always will be Aboriginal Land 🖤💛❤️

• coworking bee @ 11
• palestine bike convoy @ 1:30 (if people want)

bring a project (or dont). 📝

think stitch and bitch, repair cafe, idea ideation, crafts corner, amateur consultancy, free wifi, pc/console gaming, zoomba gym, karaoke, uninformed tax advice, gardening, cooking classes, poetry writing and feedback, trinket trading and appreciation, swap meets, bike servicing, zine making, photography/film space, bad printing, you name it!!*

*some services subject to availability

come on downnnn 🤠