Upcoming Workshops and events
"they of star" australian launch
LIVE PERFORMANCE | MEET + GREET | BOOK SIGNING
Celebrating his official Australian Launch,
join New Zealand author Mervyn Noel Whitley Jnr
for an immersive live performance of excerpts
from his unique debut novel: "They of Star"
Accompanied with immersive visuals and original soundscape,
this live reading is like no other.
Experience excerpts from the unique, poetic fantasy
in a performance of its truest intended form.
Special hard-copy and audiobook sales available on the night,
with a meet + greet, book signing and complimentary tea & coffee.
This once-only special event is not to be missed, book your tickets below:
POETRY OPEN MIC
First Tuesday evening every second month.
Gather with our community of writers, readers and appreciators to share a two hour open mic for readings of poetry, short stories, local book excerpts and musings. Original and well-known works welcome.
This night is for: Poets, Writers, Readers, Reciters, Listeners, Chai lovers & Good Vibers, Appreciators of the Written & Spoken Word
Non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at our cafe and BYO snacks/ delivery food is welcome.
Drum Circle
Join us for a Drum Circle jam in the Spring Hill Common park across the road.
Bring your bongos, djembes, tablas or medicine drums + more; or reserve one of our studio-supplied djembes if you don't have your own.
Check our calendar for the next drum circle date or book a djembe below:
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DJEMBE SKINNING WORKSHOP
This one-off special event provides the opportunity to bring your very own instrument to life through our guided workshop. Inclusive of all materials, we supply everything you need to create and take home your very own Djembe!
With wooden shells, goat skins, rope and gloves provided; our experts will guide and assist you through the process of skinning and tuning your own drum, plus a bonus lesson in drumming some easy beats!
This five-hour workshop also includes lunch and refreshments provided, catering to gluten-free & vegan diets.
Taking place in the inspiring upstairs inner-city sanctuary of Rat Planet Studios, you are in expert hands with our experienced drum-maker Larney, who ensure you will be surrounded by encouragement, assistance, great music and good vibes during this meditative and rewarding experience.
Don't miss this special opportunity to gain an incredibly personal connection with your new instrument - our drummers always say the best sounding drum is the one skinned with your own hands.