Layl Ash-Shayr 10

About the Programme

Layl Ash-Shayr, which loosely translates from Arabic to "Poetry Night", is an open-mic and spoken word event for Muslim writers in Singapore to share their work and engage with fellow creatives.

For our fourth session in 2024, we're excited to have *Alfian Sa'at and RHAUN.* We will also open up the stage for *5* open-mic slots for emerging voices in the SG Muslim literary scene to perform, gain experience and network with other fellow writers. Ultimately, we hope to build a network of Muslim writers who can support one another in their literary journeys.

Event Details

In-person Only
Day/Date: Monday, 20th May 2024
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Wardah Books, Reading Loft (Level 2)

Ticketed event, registration is compulsory.
Tickets: $10
Purchase tickets here: Click to purchase

About the Open-Mic

We are welcoming Muslim poets of any experience level, whether you’ve attended classes, published poems or have never let your poetry leave your notebook/smart phone, we want you!

Here are some guidelines for you to follow:

1. You will have 5 mins to perform any number of pieces.
2. There is no set theme. Pick any topic for your piece!
3. That said, please ensure religious sensitivity and tactfulness when addressing sensitive topics, and generally avoid using crude language in your poems. We may request poems to be swapped or partially edited to ensure they are suitable for our audience.
4. Your poems can take any shape and form - be experimental about it! Just let us know in advance should you need tech/equipment support.
5. Non-English poems or poems with snippets of other languages can be performed, but we do request you provide an English translation (whether read aloud or shared on screen/through a link!).
6. Your poems can be previously published, living rent-free in your head or written mere minutes prior!

About the Speakers

Alfian Sa’at is the Resident Playwright of Wild Rice. Some of his published works include the poetry collections “One Fierce Hour” and “A History of Amnesia” and the prose collections “Malay Sketches” and “Corridor”. Four of his plays, including “Nadirah” and “Kakak Kau Punya Laki” have won Best Script at the Life! Theatre Awards.

RHAUN has been an ardent contributor to the local scene - from writing and performing in numerous NDPs, to lending his expertise as a music educator to many. As RHAUN writes snuggly rainy weather music, have your favourite drink ready, wrap up in your dearest blanky, and close your eyes as you fall into his mellow soundscapes.