From narrative non-fiction to lyrical poetry, Spoken Word Night is an opportunity to engage with material written and performed by Sydney’s next generation of writers.

Hear from students shortlisted for the Word category of the 2025 USU Creative Awards, as they read out excerpts of their pieces of writing at Verge.

Open to all students at USyd, the annual USU Creative Awards is Australia's largest university student union creative prize, highlighting the very best of on-campus creativity from our student community.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Free. All welcome.

VENUE ACCESS

Wheelchair access - there are two lifts available: one on City Rd and one on Maze Crescent.

Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located about 90 metres from Verge. They are equipped with a handrail. A baby-change table is available.
Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Verge.

For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on Verge's website.

Image: Lily Tucker (2025 Art category finalist), VITULA_SUITE, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.