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Could you be the next Dylan Thomas? Octavo\u2019s Book Caf\u00e9 and Wine Bar are hosting bi-monthly open mic events for poets and musicians<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Octavo\u2019s

Octavo\u2019s Book Caf\u00e9 and Wine Bar<\/a> are hosting regular poetry and music sessions in hopes of breathing new life into the arts in Cardiff Bay.<\/p>\n

The shop, which opened its doors last year as a cross-blend between a caf\u00e9 and library, is hosting regular open mic events in order to provide poets<\/a> and musicians with a free outlet to perform their material.<\/p>\n

The Sunday Sessions are hosted by Steve Garrett – a local poet and musician passionate to get more people involved in the local arts community.<\/p>\n

Steve recognises that it is important for artists to be able to perform in an encouraging and supportive environment.\u00a0He said: \u201cI know how valuable it is to have a chance to perform in public, and how few places there are where people can enjoy listening to local creative people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve maintains that the Sunday Sessions have been well received by the customers at Octavo\u2019s, who find it to be a welcome change to the \u201cindustrialised\u201d art found on mainstream media.<\/p>\n

\"Octavo's

With a high demand for art in Cardiff Bay area, the sessions offer a relaxed Sunday experience, alternating themes of music and poetry with locally sourced and prepared food.<\/p>\n

The performances also function as a space for budding poets and musicians to network and mingle with like-minded artists. Steve said: \u201cThe arts connect us as a community, give meaning to our lives, are what make us human in some ways.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was invited\u00a0to create this opportunity by Hazel Cushion, the owner of Octavos\u2019, I jumped at the chance because of the special friendly atmosphere, excellent coffee wine and food, and perfect space for intimate performances.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sunday Sessions take place on the first and third Sunday of each month, with their music open mic taking place on 7 and 21 January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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