Perth Poetry Club

You're not dreaming, and you're still in Western Australia - it really is a spoken word show every week in central Perth, WA. Everyone's welcome.

You're not dreaming, and you're still in Western Australia - it really is a spoken word show every week in central Perth WA, with professional sound, in the friendly retro ambience of The Moon's back room. Come and listen. Perhaps bring a poem (your own or a favourite) to share in the open mike. You don't have to be a poet to enjoy this. There is nothing to join and no need to book. Entry is free,

13/05/2026

Saturday 16th May, Coral Carter & Good Grief + Open-mike, at The Moon and on ZOOM - https://mailchi.mp/a028ed2eb10e/whats-on-at-perth-poetry-club-17471888

06/05/2026

Saturday 9th May, Karen Louise & Kym Dee + Open-mike, at The Moon and on ZOOM - https://mailchi.mp/64539c795fd7/whats-on-at-perth-poetry-club-17471736

02/05/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Perth poetry stalwart Peter Jeffery last Tuesday.

Peter was a much-loved and deeply respected presence in the Western Australian poetry community for many years. He was a dedicated WA Poets Inc committee member, a familiar and valued fixture at Perth Poetry Festival, and a generous mentor to so many poets. His contribution to poetry and the wider arts was immense, through his writing, editing, broadcasting, community work, and his unwavering support of others.

Peter gave a great deal to this community, and his warmth, intelligence, encouragement and presence will be deeply missed. As will his unforgettable voice full of poetry, which seemed to arrive ahead of him, filled the room with poetry, and lingered in the air long after the poem was over.

We hold Julie, Peter’s family, and all who loved him in our thoughts at this time.

A Celebration of Life will be held in June, with details to be shared closer to the time.

Vale Peter Jeffery. With affection, gratitude and respect.
Image: Peter Jeffery at Perth Poetry Club, part of at Perth Poetry Festival 2022. We acknowledge Deanne Leber for sharing this news.

29/04/2026

Saturday 2nd May, 31139 + Open-mike, at The Moon and back on ZOOM - https://mailchi.mp/2f4c50eec3aa/whats-on-at-perth-poetry-club-17471593

22/04/2026

Saturday 25th April, Obscure Sparrow + Open-mike, at The Moon and back on ZOOM - https://mailchi.mp/a90d378be759/whats-on-at-perth-poetry-club-17471458

15/04/2026

Saturday 18th April, Mega Open-mike event (5minutes max per open-miker), only at The Moon - No ZOOM - https://mailchi.mp/a501d1ae9825/whats-on-at-perth-poetry-club-17471320

08/04/2026

Saturday 11th April, Melissa Curran (NSW), Karen Lowry, Green Spaces zine launch + open-mike, at The Moon & on ZOOM - https://mailchi.mp/b97ba80ac717/whats-on-at-perth-poetry-club-17471156