Open Mic night – Summer Special
Join us for a night of poetry and prose at The Little Green Bookshop
A Night of Poetry and Prose
Hosted by Gaeme Boseley
Welcome to Spoken by the Sea — a warm, inclusive gathering for lovers of language. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a first-time reader, or here simply to listen, you’re very welcome.
We’re delighted to be joined by special guest Rosie Johnston.
Rosie is a Belfast-born poet and novelist whose work explores love, trauma, and resilience. Based in the UK, she has published several poetry collections, including Safe Ground (2025), Six-Count Jive, and Bittersweet Seventeens. Most recently, she read her poetry at the Faversham Literary Festival
Tickets available here
Thank you for your support and attendance at Herne Bay Festival 2025.
We totally rely on sponsors and donations from our wonderful public to enable us to put the Festival on – you can give at https://gofund.me/a58bc233 throughout the year.
If you want to consider putting on a new event in 2026 please contact us to discuss at [email protected]
For enquiries about individual events, please contact the organisers directly using the contact details on the event page.
