CASSIDY BESSA AND DANI VAN DER HORST
Spoken Sessions’ mission is to provide platforms and opportunities for spoken word performers. It aims to grow a supportive community of artists and creatives around spoken word and performance poetry. Spoken Sessions is based in Pretoria. Open mic nights take place at Bravo Pizzeria every last Thursday of the month and anyone can perform, just ensure that you arrive early to sign up. There is usually a small entry fee. Bravo Pizzeria does not serve alcohol, but you are allowed to bring your own into the restaurant. Bravo Pizzeria has a wide menu with both vegan and vegetarian options. Aside from open mic nights, Spoken Sessions also hosts a first Thursday event at 012Central every month. There is usually no entry fee, but this may change depending on who is performing. First Thursday sessions centre around established artists. Both events offer a great alternative way to spend an evening with friends. It is also a great opportunity to get your voice heard if you are a performer.
Spoken Sessions hosts other events aside from first Thursdays and open mic nights, but these occur on a less frequently. It is best to check out their social media accounts to stay on top of what is happening and to take note of important performance related information.
IG: @spokensessionsza
FB: Spoken Sessions
