Mother Tongue is an organisation passionate about Amplifying and Equipping the voices of women, and gender diverse people who feel “woman” is part of their identity.

A place for Passionate, Powerful, Vulnerable and Honest stories through written word, poetry and spoken word.

It stands aside from, most Spoken Word events in its depth and authenticity.

Hosted & run by Fleassy Malay & Katie Lohner

Want to get involved?

If you are someone who is:
  • Passionate about supporting women’s voices or
  • Just starting or wanting to perform your spoken word poetry in a safe space,
  • A seasoned spoken word performer, or
  • A lover of spoken word poetry.
We would love for you to be a part of Mother Tongue…

Be A Featured Artist

We are always on the lookout for inspiring Spoken Word Featured Artists and Rising Voices.

Open Mic

Our open mic is available for any woman identifying person who wants to share her/their story.

Volunteer

It is our Volunteers which make Mother Tongue happen. Without you, it would all be too much work for us!

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Upcoming Events

July 2025

Shyaire Ganglani

Feature Artist

WHEN: July 11th 2025, 7:30 pm
WHERE: St Andrews Alphington / Fairfield Uniting Church, Fairfield, Vic
PRICE: Variable… $1 – $30

September 2025

Sevgi Boga

Feature Artist
WHEN: Sep 12th 2025, 7:30 pm
WHERE: St Andrews Alphington / Fairfield Uniting Church, Fairfield, Vic
PRICE: Variable… $1 – $30

November 2025

Felicity Odgers

Feature Artist

WHEN: Nov 14th 2025, 7:30 pm
WHERE: St Andrews Alphington / Fairfield Uniting Church, Fairfield, Vic
PRICE: Variable… $1-$30

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