The Drake Hotel
Our monthly open mic and spoken word event, Dead Poet keeps your energy charged with a vibrant space of artists, poets, musicians, DJs and performances. A community filled with diversity and a space to meet amazing creatives in an environment that allows you to be you.
THEME: "Power of the Mind"
We focus on welcoming all artist in the community, we're looking for music, poetry and dance submission that connects on your artistry with a personal perspective of human thought as it aspires to get at the very meaning of life. Showcase the love of wisdom the search for knowledge and speaking your truth.
Embrace The Power Of Your Mind!
Sounds by:
- Dom Dias / @domdias
- iammiikey / @iammiikey
- chanlmarshl / @chanlmarshl Hosted by: Myles / @isley.visuals
Special Performance by: Josh Dillon/ @joshyboywc
*Early Bird Dead Poet Submissions: Myblankpoet@gmail.com
MUSICIANS Musicians that want to perform a track will have to send a ONE track with artist’s information, including artist name, mini bio, social media handles and how it relates to the theme to the email below.
*Note: musicians have to be available on Dead Poet's event day. 10 early bird performances will be selected, so not all early bird submissions will be accepted as we have create our short list.
*Note: Attaching a video of you performing live strengthens your submission.
Email: myblankpoet@gmail.com
POETS
Poets will have to showcase how their piece relates to the theme before signing on at the door. Please arrive early when doors open to get your chance to get on the list. If you are not within the theme guidelines you will not be able to perform.
Looking for 9 Poetry Performance Slots available at the door, so first to come, first serve.
Admission: $10 General Admission | 19+
- We don't turn away people due to lack of funds. We'll figure something out via myblankpoet@gmail.com *
Blank Canvas does not tolerate any racist, sexist, homophobic, ableist, or transphobic behaviour at our events, and those who do so will be removed.
Artwork By: @alexpinarreta