Q: When is it?
A: The Poets’ Forum is a monthly event, scheduled for the first Saturday.
January and March Forums may be rescheduled, altered, or cancelled to accommodate Public Holidays, Adelaide Writers’ Week and Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Q: What time does it start?
A: Registration begins at 12:45 PM. The first poet is called at 1:00 PM.
We strive to start on time.
Q: What time does it finish?
A: The final poet is called no later than 2:45 PM. We aim to finish before 3:00 PM.
If all registered poets have been heard, the event will conclude early.
Q: Where is it?
A: Page & Turner. Level 2 Myer Centre, Rundle Mall, Adelaide.
Q: Is the venue accessible?
A: Yes. There are no steps at the Rundle Mall entrances to the Myer Centre. Lifts and escalators will transport you to Level 2.
There are accessible toilets on Level 2 of the Myer Centre.
Q: How can I get there?
Car parking can be problematic in the CBD and so public transport is recommended.
The North Terrace entrance of Myer Centre is a 500m walk from Adelaide Railway Station. The Rundle Mall entrance is 800m from Adelaide Railway Station.
The North Terrace entrance of Myer Centre is a 200m walk from Art Gallery Tram Stop. The Rundle Mall entrance is 100m from Rundle Mall Tram Stop.
King William Street and North Terrace bus routes will get you close to the Mall.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: The Poets’ Forum is free to participate. Cash donations are welcome but not expected. Books and beverages can be purchased from Page & Turner.
Q: So what is the format?
A: Poets are asked to register and will be called upon in random order. Each poet is given up to 15 minutes to present a poem to the forum and receive feedback on their work.
Q: How do I register?
A: Fill in a registration form on the day from 12:45 PM. Registrations continue until 2:30 PM.
Q: What if my name is not drawn?
A: Registrations will be held over to the following month. New registrations will be drawn only after these have been exhausted.
Q: Do I need to provide trigger warnings?
A: The Moderator will give a general trigger warning at the beginning of the event. If you are addressing topics that you think may not be covered by this, or you have particularly graphic content, please provide your own specific trigger warning. Be aware that you are in a public book shop - PG material is advised.
Q: My question isn’t here. What do I do now?
For the love of poetry…
