Poetry leaps off the page every day in August

The 2025 Poetry Month program revealed poetry everywhere — woven through music, film, art, entertainment, performance and media. Comedians, musicians and beloved Australian cultural icons join emerging talent and our most acclaimed poets for a celebration of words in action.

The 2025 Poetry Month Ambassadors included journalist Stan Grant, comedian Suren Jayemanne, screenwriter Luke Davies, rapper Dobby, musician Leah Senior, model Nyaluak Leth and broadcaster Julia Baird. 30in30 returned, offering a new poem every day in August — featuring award-winning poets and writers such as Nam Le, Amy Crutchfield, Grace Yee, Justin Heazlewood, Jo Giles, Eunice Adrada, Beejay Silcox and David Brooks - responding to the world in real time, helping make sense of ourselves and each other, sparking delight, curiosity and inspiration.

The National Poetry Month Gala on 28 August at the State Library of NSW closed out the month of showcases, workshops, and diverse events across the country and online.

Check out program highlights below, and hit subscribe to our newsletter and YouTube, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to be part of the part of the action!

30in30 Writing Competition Prompts

A poem for every day in August. If you're looking for inspiration, why not check out the full range of 30in30 commissioned poems, and have a go at writing your own?

Get in touch

Poetry Month is constantly evolving. If you’d like to contact us in regards to possible partnerships or sponsorship – or how your organisation can be involved, please email us at poetrymonth@redroompoetry.org