The nights are getting darker and the weather is getting colder, but luckily it’s time for Ruusu Open Mic to return and warm our hearts again! After a long wait, Helsinki Poetry Connection brings poetry back into Sörnäinen – the first Ruusu Open Mic of the autumn will be organized live in restaurant Sörkan Ruusu on September 26th at 17-20.

As accustomed, Sunday’s stage poetry club kicks off with two warm-up poets. This September we will get to enjoy performances by Rufio and Rebekka Holi. After the warm-up acts, it’s time for the main event – that being the open mic itself and all of your performances! Spots for the open mic are not reserved in advance, and the running order will be randomly drawn. Please note that the open mic slots are max 4 minutes long each so that as many people as possible have time to perform.

Each performer will be carefully listened to and cheered on – especially, if it´s your first time! Your performance can be a song or a poem, rap, spoken word or anything you can think of, as long as the text is your own! We welcome performances in any and all languages. Ruusu Open Mic 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.

Please only attend if you have no symptoms of Covid. 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.

Producers/hosts: Samppa Varis and Aatos Ketvel
Poster: Sade Heikka