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Ruusu Open Mic #52

22. 01. 2024

The first Ruusu Open Mic of the year is just around the corner! We warmly welcome you to come enjoy poetry and other forms of literary art to Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu on 28.1., at 17-20.

This time our incredible warm-up poets are Ajak Majok and Aika Huusko!

After the two performances the stage is yours: once again it’s time for open mic!

You can sign up for the open mic after the performances. You’re welcome to perform your text, song or other performance in any language you wish. It’s possible to connect your instrument or phone etc in the sound system, if that’s what your performance needs. Time limit for every open mic performance is 4 minutes, so everyone has a chance to perform.

This event is produced by Fanni Oksanen and Natalia Karjalainen. Event is hosted by Natalia Karjalainen and Fanni Oksanen. Poster is designed by Hanna-Katri Eskelinen.

We thank our long lasting partner Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu with joy!

Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found here.

The main entrance of Sörkan Ruusu has a ~ 20cm step and door 81cm wide. There is a ramp that can be installed when asked to. There is an induction loop available at the venue.

Ruusu Open Mic #51

13. 12. 2023

Ruusu open mic #51 comes to delight us once again before Christmas! We warmly welcome you to come enjoy poetry and other forms of literary art at Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu!

This time our two lovely warm-up poets are: Jitka Hietaniemi and Anni Kuule.

After the two incredible performances the stage is yours: once again it’s time for open mic!

You can sign up for the open mic after the warm up-performances. You’re welcome with your text, song or other performance in any language you wish. It’s possible to connect your instrument or phone etc. in the sound system, if that’s what is needed för your act. Time limit for every open mic performance is 4 minutes, so everyone has a chance to perform.

This event is produced and hosted by Katja Korhonen and Natalia Karjalainen. Poster is designed by Sade Korkka.

We thank our long lasting partner Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu with joy!

Ruusu Open Mic is free from any discrimination. We don’t accept any racist or hateful content or behavior. Please also note that we advise performers to state content warnings regarding their poems if needed.

Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found on HPC’s website: helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/…/safer-space…/

The main entrance of Sörkan Ruusu has a ~ 20cm step and door 81cm wide. There is a ramp that can be installed when asked to. There is one accessible wc, and all wc’s are gender neutral. There is an induction loop available at the venue.

Poetry Jam – Crisis

07. 12. 2023

Poetry Jam will be held 20.12.2023 at 6 p.m to 9 p.m, at Tenho Restobar (Helsinginkatu 15). This time the theme is Crisis.

We live in a time full of crises. Sometimes a crisis aptly describes what is happening, sometimes it’s just a crisis. Smaller conflicts, heartaches, frustrations and existential angst simmer alongside big crises, but do we have room to deal with personal crises if the world around us is gasping for breath? And how do we get through crises, and what does it take to get through them?

Theme of this time, crisis, breaks down the many meanings of a word that has been tangled up in many messes, bringing it back to the street level (even though Tenho is located on the second floor), to emotions and lived life. Come and experience the power of poetry!

The program starts at 6 p.m.

The evening’s performers:

Ansa Kurola

Olli Heikkonen

Aura Nurmi

Joonas Sojakka

After the performers, there will be an Open mic session, where 4-5 performers will be selected in a curated manner. About 5 minutes are reserved for each performer. Register at (hpc.openmic@gmail.com) by 17.12. Please tell us something about your presentation: it can be related to the theme, but it is not necessary.

Poetry Jams follow the principles of a safer space, which you can read here:

https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/…/safer-space…/

Unfortunately, Tenho Restobar is not accessible.

The producers of the event are Elina Ortamo, Jarkko Jokinen and Eino Heikkilä. The poster is made by Eino Heikkilä.

Rondo Open Mic 9.12.

24. 11. 202324. 11. 2023

9.12.2023, 19-22, Rondo Beer House, Vouti Björnramin kuja 6, 00790 Helsinki

Rondo Open Mic invites all friends of poetry to a new club in the heart of Viikki! Welcome to a club filled with lyricists, the mic is warmed up by Raakasaga and Yavis. Be your style spoken or written word, rap, street poetry or something totally else, from this club you will find a place for it and yourself.

The open mic starts after the warm-up shows. You can perform your poetry, rap, song lyrics, thoughts, a joke — the most important thing is that it is written by you. Each performer has 5 minutes on stage. It is possible to play i.e. beats on the background from phone or other device. We book a few open mic spots in advance, send email to juhokuusi@hotmail.com (put “Rondo Open Mic” in the header) and you can of course register at the spot to the hosts during the event.

The event is produced and hosted by Saartu Gada and Juho Kuusi.

Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found on HPC’s website: https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/en/about-us/safer-space-guidelines-of-hpc/ We don’t tolerate any kind of hate speech or discrimination.

The age limit is 18. Free entry.

Ruusu Open Mic #50!!!

13. 11. 202314. 11. 2023

We warmly welcome you to come enjoy poetry and other forms of literary art to Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu on 26.11.2023, at 17-20.
This time we have two lovely warm-up poets: Julian Owusu and Fanni Oksanen.
After the two incredible performances the stage is yours: once again it’s time for open mic!You can sign up for the open mic after the performances. You’re welcome to perform your text, song or other performance in any language you wish. It’s possible to connect your instrument or phone etc. in the sound system, if that’s what your performance needs. Time limit for every open mic performance is 4 minutes, so everyone has a chance to perform.

This event is produced and hosted by Katja Korhonen and Natalia Karjalainen. Poster is designed by Sade Korkka.

We thank our long lasting partner Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu with joy!

Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found on HPC’s website.

Ruusu Open Mic #49

19. 10. 202325. 10. 2023

Ruusu open mic #49!!!! We warmly welcome you to come enjoy poetry and other forms of literary art to Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu on 24.9.2023, at 17-20.

This time we have two lovely warm-up poets: Luulur and Jan Helo.

After the two incredible performances the stage is yours: once again it’s time for the open mic!

This event is produced by Katja Korhonen and Natalia Karjalainen. Event is hosted by Katja Korhonen and Fanni Oksanen. Poster is designed by Sade Korkka.

We thank our long lasting partner Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu with joy!

Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found on HPC’s website: helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/…/safer-space…/

The main entrance of Sörkan Ruusu has a ~ 20cm step and door 81cm wide. There is a ramp that can be installed when needed. There is an induction loop available at the venue.

Poetry Jam 19 October – Tide

05. 10. 202305. 10. 2023

You are warmly welcome to Poetry Jam club on Thursday, 19 October at 6.30 pm at Tenho Restobar! The theme of our Poetry Jam club this time is Tide. Tide is opening and warm, a flow of words, rhythm and sound movement, swirls, continuity and mixing. The evening will be flowing with our wonderful performers

Diliana Stoyanova
Piltonen & Jalvela
Ite Eerola

After the performances there will be Open Mic segment, and 5 poets will be chosen in advance. If you would like to be one of them, apply through hpc.openmic(at)gmail.com On the subject field write “Poetry Jam Open Mic” and your name. Please note that the open mic slots are max 5 minutes long.

The producers and presenters of the evening are Sonja Kaisanlahti and Tiina Jokelainen.
The event is organized in cooperation with literature association Nuoren Voiman Liitto.

Poetry Jam is free from any discrimination. We don’t accept any racist or hateful content or behaviour. Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found on HPC’s website: https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/hpcn-turvallisemman-tilan-periaatteet-safer-space-guidelines-of-hpc/

The poster and the graphic design is designed by Pauliina Korpi.

The event is free, you are warmly welcome! See you at Tenho!

Ruusu Open Mic #48

13. 09. 2023

Ruusu open mic is back! We warmly welcome you to come enjoy poetry and other forms of literary art to Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu on 24.9.2023, at 17-20.

This time we have two talented warm-up poets: Riikka Simpura and Heidi Toivanen.

After the two incredible performances the stage is yours: once again it’s time for open mic!

This event is produced and hosted by Katja Korhonen and Natalia Karjalainen. Poster is designed by Sade Korkka.
We thank our long lasting partner Restaurant Sörkan Ruusu with joy!

Ruusu Open Mic is free from any discrimination. We don’t accept any racist or hateful content or behaviour. Please also note that we advise performers to state content warnings regarding their poems if needed.
Our event adheres to Safer Space Guidelines as found on HPC’s website: helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/…/safer-space…/

Unfortunately, Sörkan Ruusu is non-accessible. At the main entrance ~ 20cm step and door ~ 60cm wide, side door ~ 20cm step and door ~ 55cm wide, no ramps. There is an induction loop available at the venue.

Nordic Slam Poetry Night for Youth

27. 08. 202330. 08. 2023

Helsinki Poetry Connection offers a unique opportunity to see Poetry Slam masters from Nordic countries. As connected to Nordic Slam championships, at Friday 15th of September, there will be an event for Youth at Oranssi (Kaasutehtaankatu 1).

Champions from four countries will perform with Icelandic DJ Beatur, who will create background sound for poems. It can be anything from apocalyptic circus music to summery forest sounds.

Poetry Slam champions are Lasse Nyholm Jensen from Denmark, Marija Bliznac from Norway, Olle Sundström from Sweden and Jarkko Jokinen from Finland. There will be surprise poets performing with Poetry Slam champions. The event will be hosted by Juho Kuusi, who has won Finland’s Poetry Slam not once, but twice.

English translations of all poems will be screened to the background, so you don’t miss anything if you don’t understand the language.

We adhere to safer space guidelines, and we expect our audience to do same. Please note that the event is alcohol-free. Read more about safer space guidelines at our website: https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/en/about-us/safer-space-guidelines-of-hpc/

Oranssi is accessible except some doors with 3 cm doorsteps, but there is step-free access to the venue. One of the toilets is accessible and all are gender-neutral. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further info.

Producers: Juho Kuusi, Samppa Varis ja Elina Ortamo
Visual layout: Anna Nuutinen
Helsinki Poetry Connection with Finnish Cultural Foundation

The event is free, you are warmly welcome!

Nordic Slam Championships

03. 08. 202316. 09. 2023

Helsinki Poetry Connection hosts The Nordic Slam Championships in Helsinki, at Tiivistämö on Saturday 16th of September at 7 p.m. – welcome! Event is free.

First time in Finland, there will be an international Poetry Slam Championship. Champions from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland will challenge each other!

Nordic Slam has been organized since 2016, most recently 2022 at Lillehammer, Norway. In 2019, Grumpy Bitch (Nihkee Akka) aka Jonna Nummela won first place. Now it is Finland’s turn to host the event. Come to observe the versatility of the Nordic poetry scene and see who will win the championship this time! A rare opportunity indeed!

There are some differences in rules as opposed to other international championships. There are three rounds during which every participant will perform. At the end all the points from the 3 rounds will be added together. The winner will be the one with the highest score. All poems will be translated into English and screened to the background.

At the moment we are looking for five judges. You don’t need to understand the Nordic languages – you just need to be a friend of poetry! Sign up to Juho Kuusi via email: juhokuusi@hotmail.com

There will be competitors from all the Nordic countries except Iceland, as there is currently no active Icelandic Poetry Slam culture. Icelandic beatboxer and DJ Beatur will kick off the evening. Our hosts are poets Harri Hertell and Rosanna Fellman.

The event will be streamed and photographed. We adhere to safer space guidelines which can be read at our website: https://www.helsinkipoetryconnection.fi/en/about-us/safer-space-guidelines-of-hpc/

You can watch livestream here or at Youtube.

Day before the event, on Friday 15th of September there will be an event for Youth at Oranssi (Kaasutehtaankatu 1).

Producers: Juho Kuusi, Samppa Varis ja Elina Ortamo

Visual layout: Anna Nuutinen

Helsinki Poetry Connection with Finnish Cultural Foundation

Almost all of the spaces in Tiivistämö are accessible, with the exception of the downstairs. The event will be upstairs, where there is an accessible toilet. Read more at Tiivistämö’s site:

https://tiivistamo.fi/en/what-is-tiivistamo/accessibility