For the Culture

Poetic Thursdays is one of Joburgs premium poetry spaces ; the platform showcases some 100 performances annually including their esteemed open mic which has seen artists go from entering the industry to being staple festival names within the country.

The poetry property is responsible for atleast 5 poetry collection/ albums being launched yearly and also partners in a host of international concerts and festivals and in the past 5 years they have produced a poetry concert every month.

During South Africa's hard lockdown the poetry formation initiated 3 formats of virtual poetry shows namely 'The online open mic", "Livestreams", and "For the culture".

The "For the culture" series took a hybrid turn being among the 1st physical poetry platforms so to speak post the Corona second wave in South Africa. The idea is still to take up space and shone the light on the literary arts and performances coming out of South Africa whilst spontaneously celebrating the heyday of iconic South African artists monuments and landmarks and events.

Since November of last year the "For the culture" series has had base at Eyethu lifestyle centre in Mofolo Soweto hosting 5 concerts so far with some 20 artists having showcased their performances/exhibitions/poetry collections.

About the venue: The venue is in its first decade and hosts multiple events and festivals and boasts the widest range of of Wine in the South and is a partner in a variety of festivals and concerts and is directly connected to the historic Eyethu cinema ; the oldest cinema in the South.

Featuring: Noluthando Buthelezi, Molefe Smith Nong, Chuma Mroxiso, Lungelo Mabasa, Pule Djem, the Jam Session,Roccotole.

Curation By Mbalemnyama Radebe, Mamorena Malakoane and Bheka the way.

Tickets are R50 presale and R70 at the door.