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Saturday Night Poets - Perth Poetry Festival

Perth Poetry Festival 2024 

Saturday Night Poets

An Electrifying Evening of Verse

Date: Saturday, 24 August 2024

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Venue: State Library of WA Theatre

Step into a night where poetry pulsates with life and every word reverberates with emotion. The Saturday Night Poets event at the Perth Poetry Festival 2024 is an unmissable soirée of literary excellence and artistic expression.

Our evening promises to captivate and inspire, featuring an exceptional lineup of poets who will take you on a journey through the realms of imagination and creativity. Be mesmerised by the performances of:

Featured Poets:

  • Gabby Everall

  • Alicia Sometimes

  • Paul Kohn

  • Willo Drummond

Special Feature: The Young Poets Showcase

Adding to the allure of the night is our highly anticipated Young Poets Showcase, coordinated by the talented Zac Cawdron. We have a surprising mob of new poets who will dazzle you with newly minted verse. Witness the future of poetry as these young voices bring fresh energy and innovative perspectives to the stage. These emerging poets are set to knock it out of the park and redefine the boundaries of contemporary poetry.

Hosted by 

The charming, charismatic Samantha Melia, this is an event that will not just entertain but transform, leaving you inspired and profoundly moved. The atmosphere will be charged with anticipation, passion, and the shared love of the written word.

Secure your tickets now to be part of this electrifying celebration of poetry. Don’t miss out on a night that will resonate in your heart long after the final word is spoken.

Visit perthpoetryfestival.com for tickets and more information.

Feel the new beating pulse of poetry at the Saturday Night Poets event! Book now!

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