At One Word Friday, on 24th Feb 2006 Bravo Child performed his poetry to a packed audience. Bravo Child was the winner of the Sydney Poetry Slam and is a member of House-Cat Havoc, masters of The Word Wrestling Federation title of 2005. Our other special feature act was THE ROOKS from Cabramatta.

Next One Word/Open Mic will be 31st March, Host Nathan Judd. For information, contact Mars Hill Cafe.

All spoken-word artists, and original song writers welcome. This is a free space for anyone to perform.

Venue: Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church Street, Parramatta
Tickets: Free
Time: 8:30pm - 11pm

One Word got off to a great start on Friday 21st January with an interesting range of poetry and humour - so if you missed out, see you Friday, 24th February upstairs at Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church St Parramatta. Read or perform your original work or introduce us to a writer you love. See you there! (8:30 ish)

Pic is of Nathan Judd, One Word host, looking casual at the NWG Inc picnic in December

Joanne Grieve's poster for the the first One Word of 2006. Join Nathan Judd (MC) and friends for a night of poetry - your original work or your favourite poet - 8:30 upstairs at Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church Street, Parramatta, opposite Brand Smart (the old DJ's building)

Nathan Judd, host of One Word ( front centre) Miles Merrill of the Sydney Slam Series (front right) group together with the talented contestants in the Slam's third and final heat on November 25 at Mars Hill Cafe Parramatta. All the photos from the night were taken by Doug Clulow. Thanks Doug!!

Jenny Campbell, Maria Friegh and Cath Stuart were the top scorers and go on to the finals on Thursday Dec 8, 6:30 pm at the State Library of NSW, Macqaurie St. Sydney. They will compete as individuals and also as a team.

Plenty of drama from this line-up - including Brad, Carol and Craig

The crowd listening to Dan Hopkins plus Jenny, Matt and Irene in full voice

More star performers...

Daniel Hopkins, blues/folk singer/songwriter was guest artist at the third heat of the Sydney Slam Series held at Mars Hill Cafe on Friday, November 25. Photo by Doug Clulow