Speakeasy aims to create a meeting place where vocalists, poets and musicians of all levels of ability can feel free to express themselves. Speakeasy works from the slam/jam principle. We provide the space, locus, environment and audience members are invited to contribute lyrically, in poetry or song with the optional accompaniment of live musicians.

The Speakeasy ensemble has performed regularly at a quarterly event at the Green Room for the last ten years. The event also features guest poets/vocalists with established international reputations like Jonzi D and Lemn Sissay. We like to encourage new local talent by providing them with the opportunity to perform alongside more established artists.

If you've attended Speakeasy in the past, as a performer or audience member, please spend a minute filling in our survey and let us know what you'd like to see in the future. Thanks!