Queer Poetry Nights
Be safe. Be queer. And take care of each other.
Our signature offering is our Queer Poetry Nights series with monthly open mics in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Safe(r) spaces for self-expression, connection and collective healing. Discover our calendar and how to sign up to perform.
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Queer and Feminist Poetry Anthology
This is a compilation of poems written by a selection of 50 poets and artists based in the Netherlands. It covers a range of topics relating to feminism and the queer experience and perspective, honouring intersectionality and embracing BIPOC voices.
This anthology celebrates the talent and stories of our diverse community in an effort to sow seeds of interest, inspiration and enthusiasm about queer and feminist poetry.
In 2026 we are producing our Vol. II with the theme of Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria. Open Call is live now and accepting submissions until March 4th. If you want to be part of this celebratory compilation, check out our open call below.
2018
Year of creation
250+
Queer Poets in our network
Who We Are
The 1st Queer Poetry Platform in the Netherlands
Stichting Unwanted Words Project is an award-winning platform for emerging queer poets and spoken word artists in the Netherlands. Our goal as a collective is to create spaces where LGBTQ+ talent can thrive and connect with like-minded communities. We are on a mission to provide more options for safe(r) spaces and opportunities for queer connection and growth.
We do this through spoken word workshops & open mics such as our Queer Poetry Nights series. As well as initiatives to spotlight the best queer talent in our community such as our 1st & 2nd Queer & Feminist Poetry Awards and our Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology. We aim to promote and empower queer voices from an intersectional approach.