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Mother Lovers side glance, smile and say: ‘Are y Mother Lovers side glance, smile and say: ‘Are you thinking what I’m thinking ML1?' 'I think I am ML2…' ✨ It’s MOTHER TONGUE in TWO WEEKS TIME! ✨

Bring your bestie, mark your calendar - or better yet, grab your tickets now, we adore those early-bird love notes 💌🎟️ link in profile

#MotherTongue #womenspeak #MotherTonguepoetry #spokenword #poetry #SpokenWordPoetry #womenpoets #womensvoices #womensempowerment #openmic #stories #storytelling #LGBTQIA+ #lgbt #lgbtq #queervoices #onlineevent #whatson #melbourne #specialvibes #Melbournepoetry #whatsonmebo #alcoholfreeevent #digitalevent #hybridevent
Are you passionate about women's voices? Mother T Are you passionate about women's voices?

Mother Tongue Poetry is Seeking 1 x Secretary & 2 x General Board Members to support our next phase of growth and deepen the representation of diverse voices within our leadership. Please note, these are volunteer positions.

We welcome expressions of interest from anyone who aligns with our values and mission. In this recruitment round, we are particularly encouraging applications from people who are not cis men, and who bring lived experience of marginalisation, including but not limited to:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
LGBTQIA+ communities
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds
Disability and/or neurodivergence
Migrant and multi-generational families

You do not need prior board experience to apply. We value community knowledge, lived experience, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and the arts.

Please read the full role description in the link in our bio or at
www.mothertonguepoetry.com/get-involved

Deadline for submissions: July 26th 2025
However earlier submissions are encouraged as they will be assessed upon receipt.
The flowing licks and limbs of Squirrel, our wild The flowing licks and limbs of Squirrel, our wild improv storyteller from our open mic in May. Catch moments like this at our next event. Friday 11 July - link in profile

About Our Open Mic:
• Open to cis women, trans women, non-binary and gender-fluid people who feel “woman” is an identity they share an experience with
• 8 spots available on the night
• Sign up at the door - open mic performers get in FREE
• Doors open 7:30pm.
• Up to 5 minutes per performer (spoken word, poetry, stories, songs +)

All genders are welcome in the audience.
This is an hybrid, alcohol-free, wheelchair accessible event.

#MotherTongue #womenspeak #MotherTonguepoetry #spokenword #poetry #SpokenWordPoetry #womenpoets #womensvoices #womensempowerment #openmic #stories #storytelling #LGBTQIA+ #lgbt #lgbtq #queervoices #onlineevent #whatson #melbourne #specialvibes #Melbournepoetry #whatsonmebo #alcoholfreeevent #digitalevent #hybridevent
❤ We’re back on Friday 11 July with anticipati ❤ We’re back on Friday 11 July with anticipation and clicks ahoy because the incredible @shyreesays is featuring alongside 8 open mic spots, warm chai, and winter coziness galore. We can't wait to see you there!

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW – link in profile

🎙️ ABOUT OUR FEATURE:
Shyaire (which aptly means poetry in Hindi) is a writer, slam poet, and stand-up comic whose work weaves personal heartbreak with sharp social commentary. She’s performed across Melbourne, Dubai, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, and Madrid, and been published in Chaotic Musings, Mavens Mag, and more.

She’s featured at events like UNESCO’s Slam-O-Vision, The Hate Race at Malthouse, Poets for Palestine, and Melbourne Fashion Week 2024. She’s currently working on several books and a memoir – all set to publish in 2025 (unless procrastination wins). Don't miss her!
Is it a plane? Is it a bird? NO! It’s just the M Is it a plane? Is it a bird? NO! It’s just the Mother Tongue event that’s happening TONIGHT!

Carina Bettiol is featuring at our home venue, and gosh we are so excited!!! 🫶🥳 We’ve also got 8 open mic spots up for grab at the door.

We’re so keen to see all your beautiful faces, whether familiar or not 💋

If you haven’t already got your tickets, the link is in our bio, but you can always grab some at the door too!

#MotherTongue #womenspeak #MotherTonguepoetry #spokenword #poetry #SpokenWordPoetry #womenpoets #womensvoices #womensempowerment #openmic #stories #storytelling #LGBTQIA+ #lgbt #lgbtq #queervoices #onlineevent #whatson #melbourne #specialvibes #Melbournepoetry #whatsonmebo #alcoholfreeevent #digitalevent #hybridevent
TOMORROW NIGHT we have the lovely Carina Bettiol t TOMORROW NIGHT we have the lovely Carina Bettiol taking the Mother Tongue stage as our feature poet!!!

Carina is an emerging poet from regional Victoria (Djaara country) who is currently based in Melbourne/ Naarm. After starting to explore spoken word and featuring at Mixed Bag last year, Carina won second place in the open mic at Seven Sisters Festival. Carina writes poems that often touch on climate change, gender nonconformity, and nostalgia - despite an ongoing effort to vary the subject matter. Carina is beyond excited to be your feature poet for Mother Tongue’s May edition!

Get your tickets to see Carina absolutely FLOOR our audience TOMORROW NIGHT!! Link in bio 😮‍💨

#MotherTongue #womenspeak #MotherTonguepoetry #spokenword #poetry #SpokenWordPoetry #womenpoets #womensvoices #womensempowerment #openmic #stories #storytelling #LGBTQIA+ #lgbt #lgbtq #queervoices #onlineevent #whatson #melbourne #specialvibes #Melbournepoetry #whatsonmebo #alcoholfreeevent #digitalevent #hybridevent
Look at that award winning smile!!! 🥰 We don’ Look at that award winning smile!!! 🥰 We don’t know about you, but our smiles have been BEAMING considering Carina Bettiol is featuring at our event in 2 DAYS!

May 9th - Carina Bettiol - 87 Gillies St, Fairfield - hold on, did we mention chai? 

Note that down and make sure to grab your ticket at the link in our bio x

#MotherTongue #womenspeak #MotherTonguepoetry #spokenword #poetry #SpokenWordPoetry #womenpoets #womensvoices #womensempowerment #openmic #stories #storytelling #LGBTQIA+ #lgbt #lgbtq #queervoices #onlineevent #whatson #melbourne #specialvibes #Melbournepoetry #whatsonmebo #alcoholfreeevent #digitalevent #hybridevent
Mother Tongue - a space of healing, heart, connect Mother Tongue - a space of healing, heart, connection, acceptance… and every single other positive adjective you could ever think of.

Carina Bettiol is taking on the LOVING Mother Tongue stage in just 3 DAYS! Have you got your tix?

If not, link in bio x See you there!

#MotherTongue #womenspeak #MotherTonguepoetry #spokenword #poetry #SpokenWordPoetry #womenpoets #womensvoices #womensempowerment #openmic #stories #storytelling #LGBTQIA+ #lgbt #lgbtq #queervoices #onlineevent #whatson #melbourne #specialvibes #Melbournepoetry #whatsonmebo #alcoholfreeevent #digitalevent #hybridevent
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