3rd -10th October 2026
Celebrating National Mental Health Week
on the Surf Coast

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No Berets Needed

Open Mic Poetry Night
Friday October 2, 2026
  •  6:30pm
  to 9:00pm
Cost: $5
Location Great Ocean Road Gin
Address: 1/8 Sawmills Way, Torquay VIC 3228, Australia

Drinks & food: 6.30, Words:7pm-9pm

‘No Berets Needed’ is back by popular demand for Art Of The Minds Fest!

Join us for a fun open mic poetry night for the Surf Coast hosted by Annie Mullen-Walsh (of the lowercase trio)!

All are welcome to share or come to listen to a night of original spoken word works. 

Suggested prompt: 'the mind'

No berets needed, no experience needed- come as you are and sign up to read/perform at the bar!

Poetry without pretence.

 

Suitable for 18+

Tickets: $5 via Humanitix or cash only at the door. 

We acknowledge this event takes place on Wadawurrung Country and pay respect to the custodians of this amazing place where we gather.

Banner designed by the lovely Riley McDonald.

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Cost: $25
Tuesday October 6 2026

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Cost: $75
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