Wed 9 Dec · 6pm
The Drummer (Formerly The Different Drummer) · Glebe
an intimate night of prose readings and live feedback over wine
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SEATS LIMITED FOR THIS INTIMATE EVENING 🌿 ⭐️ 📖 🦢
THE LAST OPEN MIC OF 2026!
This December, prose writers will gather for a night of storytelling and bookish delight! Over wine, delicious food, and live readings, our writers will get real-time feedback on their stories while you meet your new writing besties.
SUBMIT TO PERFORM:
Submissions are now OPEN for December
WHEN: Wednesday, 9/12/26
TIME: Doors at 5:45 pm, 6 pm-9 pm
WHERE: The Drummer, Top Floor (185 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037)
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WANT TO GIVE BACK?
We pride ourselves on being an independent, local collective that provides amazing opportunities for young writers. Our ability to continue this mission relies on donations from incredible people like you :) Donate today to support the labour costs of our open mics! You can donate on Humanitix through your "pay what you can" ticket. All funds received will go directly back into The Writer's Pond to help it become bigger and better for our community.
Unfortunately, this venue is not wheelchair accessible - we apologise for any inconvenience this causes,…
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The Drummer (Formerly The Different Drummer), Glebe
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When is The Writer's Pond: December Open Mic & Critique Circle?
Wed 9 Dec 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
The Drummer (Formerly The Different Drummer), Glebe, NSW.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On events.humanitix.com. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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