Black Ink Presents Poetry Night Series
Saturday 13 June 2026 | 06:00 PM
Surfers Paradise
Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series is a dynamic program of live open mic poetry events culminating in an end of year Grand Slam celebration.
Curated by poetry champion and community activist Huda Fadlelmawla, Black Ink is dedicated to centring Black diaspora artists, cultivating a safe and brave space for BIPOC creatives grounded in open dialogue and meaningful connection.
Each Poetry Night is a chance to celebrate the power of spoken word poetry as a force for artistic expression, with feature performances from established Black Ink poets, and the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises and an open mic session.
Black Ink presents: Water speaks
The second Black Ink Presents event will respond to the exhibition Beneath the Surface, and showcase feature artists SOLCHLD and Huda the Goddess.
Optional Dress Theme: Blue as the ocean
Question: When does someone become an "artist"?
Prompt: "The ocean reminds me..."
Share with us your favourite Australian body of water
Getting there
Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.
Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.