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Layl Ash-Shayr #29: Open Mic Night
About the Programme
Layl Ash-Shayr, which loosely translates from Arabic to "Poetry Night", is an open-mic and spoken word event for Muslim writers in Singapore to share their work and engage with fellow creatives.
Got a poem catching dust in your Notes app? Have a collection waiting for a publisher? Or maybe you just want to break away from your usual routine and soak in a good vibe? Join us at our poetry open mic night on 27 July! Come as you are, be moved by the words of the poets who dwell among us every day, and leave refreshed.
We will be opening up 8 open-mic slots for Muslim writers of all writing backgrounds to come and share their poetry with us.
Got a poem catching dust in your Notes app? Have a collection waiting for a publisher? Or maybe you just want to break away from your usual routine and soak in a good vibe? Join us at our poetry open mic night on 27 July! Come as you are, be moved by the words of the poets who dwell among us every day, and leave refreshed.
We will be opening up 8 open-mic slots for Muslim writers of all writing backgrounds to come and share their poetry with us.
Event Details
In-person Only
Day/Date: Monday, 27th July 2026Time: 8.15pm - 9.45pm (Registration at 8pm)Venue: Wardah Books, Reading Loft (Level 2)
Ticketed event, registration is compulsory.
General Ticket: $5LAS Supporter Ticket: $10
Purchase tickets: Click here
Day/Date: Monday, 27th July 2026Time: 8.15pm - 9.45pm (Registration at 8pm)Venue: Wardah Books, Reading Loft (Level 2)
Ticketed event, registration is compulsory.
General Ticket: $5LAS Supporter Ticket: $10
Purchase tickets: Click here
About the Open-Mic
We welcome Muslim poets of all levels of confidence and ability, and a respectful audience of any background.
Here are some guidelines for you to follow:
- You will have 5 mins to perform any number of pieces.
- There is no set theme. Pick any topic for your piece!
- Please ensure religious sensitivity and tactfulness when addressing sensitive topics, and generally avoid using crude language in your poems. We may request your piece to be swapped or partially edited to ensure they are suitable for our audience.
- Your pieces can take any shape and form - be experimental about it! Just let us know in advance should you need tech/equipment support.
- Non-English works or pieces with snippets of other languages can be performed, but we do request you provide an English translation.
- Your work can be previously published, living rent-free in your head, or written mere minutes prior!
