Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series

Poet Huda Fadlelmawla speaks to an audience

Saturday 11 July 2026 | 06:00 PM

Surfers Paradise
A dynamic program of open mic poetry, culminating in an end of year Grand Slam celebration. Curated by poetry champion and community activist Huda Fadlelmawla.

Black Ink cultivates 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, the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises, and an open mic session.

Optional Dress Theme: Local artist apparel or a funky shirt

Question: How important is collaboration to the art world?

Prompt: ‘Poetry is the type of mother that…’

Photo credit: Ellamay Fitzgerald

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