Poetry open mic

2. Prepare to host

Confirm the venue’s permission, usable layout, sound conditions, access arrangements and setup/clearing window. Set participant capacity from the activity and available leadership, then count all hosts and helpers within the room limit.

Prepare the materials and rehearse the parts you will lead. Confirm [materials supplied], [what participants bring] and [host/helper responsibilities] before publishing. Use original or properly authorized material. For minors, arrange the host organization’s safeguarding and guardian requirements.

Identity and materials: Invite participants to read their own poems or material they have permission to perform. Write original host prompts; do not lift anthology pages, poet recordings or branded open-mic assets.

3. Create your Eventbrite listing

1. Open a new event

   Create an event on Eventbrite

2. Event title Copy

   Poetry open mic: words aloud

3. Short summary Copy

   Read a poem or enjoy listening, with a host guiding the lineup.

4. Date, time and location

   • Enter the confirmed date, start and end times, venue time zone, address and exact meeting point. Match the booking to the chosen activity format.

5. Event description Copy

   The gathering features [poetry-only / confirmed performance scope]. Readers sign up through [method], with [confirmed slot policy]. Content and material requirements: [details]. Listening is welcome. When: [day, date, start–end time and time zone] Where: [confirmed venue, address, room and host location] Audience: [age range, participation requirements and any guardian arrangements] Materials: [what is provided and what to bring] Cost: [total price including fees and any required purchase] Booking: [RSVP link, capacity/waitlist and cancellation arrangements] Access: [confirmed seating, route and activity-specific communication/sensory arrangements] Host and questions: [name/contact]

6. Tickets and registration

   Ticket name Copy

   General admission
   • Set the actual ticket type and price, capacity, booking window, per-order limit, waitlist and cancellation arrangements. Base participant places on the activity plan and available leadership; count everyone within venue occupancy.
   • Review organizer details, order-form questions, confirmation information and public or private visibility. Collect only information needed to host.
   • For paid tickets, confirm currency, fees, refunds and payout requirements.

7. Final check

   • Confirm the actual format, leader, materials, participant places, access and costs. Replace bracketed fields and preview the listing and booking steps before publishing.
   • Optional: add an image you own or have permission to use, relevant tags and useful FAQs.

4. Invite people

5. Host the gathering

1. Check in readers and confirm names, work length and any equipment.
2. Introduce the content and slot policy; explain the agreed end-of-slot signal.
3. Call the next reader while the previous reader clears the microphone.
4. Keep response supportive rather than unsolicited critique.
5. If a reader cancels, use the waitlist; if time is short, stop taking new slots rather than abruptly cutting a poem.
6. End with thanks and safe equipment clearing.

At the close, thank participants and clear the space as agreed. Do not add anyone to a mailing list or share their contact details without their choice.