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Boundless & Bare 

IRISH SPOKEN WORD AGENCY

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Sling Slang
Nov 20
Sling Slang

A spoken word event held the third Wednesday of each month in Maureen's.

Ardkeen Library Storytelling Group
Nov 21
Ardkeen Library Storytelling Group

Storytelling open mic with Tom Mullane every Thursday from 2pm in the Ardkeen Library.

Smithfield Creatives Open Mic
Nov 21
Smithfield Creatives Open Mic

Smithfield Creatives hosts an Open Mic Night every Thursday at 7pm at the Bernard Shaw.

Lime Square Poets
Nov 21
Lime Square Poets

Weekly online poetry event with featured poet and open mic | Thursdays from 7:45pm GMT.

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Ó Bhéal’s 12th Winter Warmer Poetry Festival, a celebration of global voices and local talent
Ó Bhéal’s 12th Winter Warmer Poetry Festival, a celebration of global voices and local talent

Ó Bhéal's 12th Winter Warmer Poetry Festival, running from November 21st to 24th in Cork and online, will feature over 50 poets from seven countries, blending poetry, film, theatre, and music through workshops, performances, screenings, and vibrant open-mic showcases.

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All-Ireland Poetry Slam Final Set for November 30th at Pearse Street Library
All-Ireland Poetry Slam Final Set for November 30th at Pearse Street Library

The All-Ireland Poetry Slam Final on November 30th at Dublin’s Pearse Street Library will feature top poets from across Ireland, showcasing powerful performances as they compete for the national title. Connacht Slam Qualifiers – Still Open for Entry!

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Networking opportunity with spoken word performances at Culture Crush 2024
Networking opportunity with spoken word performances at Culture Crush 2024

Culture Crush 2024 combines networking with inspiring spoken word performances and discussions, uniting Ireland’s creative professionals to celebrate, connect, and explore collaborative opportunities across diverse cultural sectors.

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Ireland’s essential Spoken Word Guide for events this November
Ireland’s essential Spoken Word Guide for events this November

November offers a vibrant lineup of spoken word, poetry, and storytelling events across Ireland, culminating in the All-Ireland Poetry Slam final in Dublin, showcasing the country’s diverse and dynamic literary voices.

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Beau Williams on Performing Internationally

Beau Williams is a spoken word poet who has represented Ireland on an international scale. In this episode get to know his journey to Ireland, his time representing Ireland and the themes that inspire his art.

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Quinton O'Reilly On Improv

In this episode of the Boundless & Bare podcast Melissa sits down with Quinton O'Reilly for our Improv Comedy special! Quinton discusses the ins and outs of the Irish Improv scene and how to break into it. 

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PHIL LYNCH ON BRINGING LIFE TO POETRY

Phil Lynch is an iconic Dublin writer and poet whose work and events for years has inspired the spoken word community. He is a regular performer at poetry and spoken word events and festivals in Ireland, London, Paris, Brussels and New York. Find out more about him and his journey.

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Who we are

Boundless & Bare is a representation agency for Spoken Word events and performers in the Irish Spoken Word community. Run by Melissa Ridge and Melanie O’Donovan. We produce monthly Spoken Word Gig Guides and co-host a spoken word podcast.

 

Our Mission

Boundless & Bare aims to strengthen and elevate the spoken word community in Ireland. We honour the creativity that has existed in Ireland for generations and bring attention to the talent that exists today. We are a community that allows people to enhance their craft, connect with other creatives and find new platforms to showcase everything they have to offer. 

Spoken word

Throughout everything we do we promote spoken word as an art form. By honouring artists and working with the change makers of today.

 

event facilitators

We value the people who offer platforms and support to the artists. Through town hall meetings, gig guides and ongoing dialogues; we will support organisers in making their events the best they can be.


Artist representation

Through round tables,  artist management and social advertising; we will highlight the best creatives in Ireland. We will represent them and help them enhance their craft and careers.

 

culture facilitators

We are raising the profile of spoken word as a literary and performance art form. Through our podcast, videos and workshops we hope to encourage more involvement.

 

 
 
 

Be unapologetic in yourself, look for the edges in life

Melissa Ridge  |  Co-Founders | Melanie O'Donovan

 
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