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Welcome to the Talu poetry open, a space where anyone can perform their poetry! <\/p>\n

Friday’s open mic is brought to you by Word Wise, hosted by award-winning poet Jamie Tharasavolou.<\/p>\n

Saturday’s open mic is brought to you by Process poetry, hosted by award-winning poet Kayla Feldman.<\/p>\n

Come along and share a piece of your own original writing on the Talu stage. This will also be the place to audition for the Slambala Poetry Slam in Talu on Sunday afternoon. <\/p>\n

Sign up in the Talu tent, or turn up before the start time to get involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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