Open Mic Poetry And Prose Coming To Downpatrick

An Open Mic evening is coming soon to the Down Arts Centre in Downpatrick.

The event organised by poets Colin Dardis and Geraldine Dardis O’Kane

Poet Colin Dardis will be co-hosting an open mic session in the Down Arts Centre in Downpatrick.

So if you enjoy poetry this could be your chance to shine!

Poets Geraldine Oโ€™Kane and Colin Dardis who will be hosting the open mic night will be welcoming writers of all genres and experiences.

Colin said: “You are all invited to come and share their work and listen to the works of other artists. Whether it is poetry, flash fiction, memoir or other prose forms such as short stories or a novel, we want to hear it!”

Hosts of the popular, long-running Purely Poetry open mic night in Belfast, Geraldine will be reading from her debut collection, Unsafe (Salmon Poetry) and Colin from his latest titles, Apocrypha: Collected Early Poems and All This Light In Which To See The Dead: Pandemic Journals 2020-21.

Geraldine added: “The mic then passes to you to read your own words, in a welcoming and supportive environment.

“Whether youโ€™re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, the floor is open for you to share.

“Join us at Down Arts Centre for this FREE event. We look forward to hearing you!”

Geraldine Dardis O’Kane is inviting poets and other writers along offering a helping hand to a FREE open mic session at the Down Arts Centre in Downpatrick on

Tickets are available at:

nmd-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173628381

Open Mic Session: Thursday 11 May at 7pm. Check the link to get a ticket!

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