Stories on Tap - Open Mic storytelling night

Fresh writing, good beer (and non-alc options), and an open mic.

Live storytelling at Shout Brewing Co.

MC'd by Hunter Writers' Centre member Rhona Hammond.

About Stories on Tap

Stories on Tap is a quarterly storytelling night where bold ideas, fresh voices, and good beer meet. Join Hunter Writers’ Centre members and the local literary crowd for an open-mic evening of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction in a relaxed brewery setting.

Show up, share your work, discover new writers, or just enjoy the buzz of live storytelling.

Key Information

When: Wednesday 23 July, 7 pm – 9 pm

Venue: Shout Brewing, 22 Clyde St, Islington 2296

Cost: Free entry. Donations welcome! 

What to expect

  • Live readings by Hunter Writers’ Centre members. If you’d like to read, becoming a member is easy—and helps support the event.
 
  • Open-mic sign-ups on the night (arrive early if you’d like to read)
 
  • Pizza and craft beer from our friends at Shout Brewing Co.
 
  • A relaxed crowd of writers, readers and story lovers.
 
  • Free entry. Donations welcome!

Accessibility

Shout Brewing Co. is wheelchair accessible with tables set at appropriate heights for wheelchair users, and accessible bathrooms.

Please let us know if you have specific access requirement when you are booking your workshop. Please email Bastian at programs@hunterwriterscentre.org or call Katherine on 0435 858 145 to discuss specific access requirements. 

Getting There

Public Transport: For specific routes and timetables, refer to Newcastle Transport’s official website. Newcastle Transport

By Car: There is on-street parking available. Find nearby city carparks here.