Soft Spot

Soft Spot is a platform to share words usually consumed alone. They can be sentimental, funny or nonsensical. The more experimental and creative you get, the better. It’s a no-pressure, no-judgment environment where you’re free to express whatever you want to, or simply listen. No experience needed. Use the platform as you please.

Bring anything: an email that touched you, a religious scripture, a queer love story, a family recipe, a poignant horoscope, a Reddit thread, a ramble from your notes app, a well-crafted text, a poem, a folk story, a shopping list... It's about connection, insight, sometimes silliness, and it's always about being heard.

Visit our website to see the archive: https://www.softspotarchive.com/

If you’d like to share, add your name to the bowl at the start of the night; everyone who does will have a chance to read. Readers are chosen at random. Everyone is welcome, with a special invitation to LGBTQ+ communities, Black and Brown communities, and all other underrepresented groups.

- Please arrive between 7:00 and 7:15 pm so we can start at 7:30 pm.
- Readings happen inside the top barn (a map will be shared in an email on the day).
- The venue is accessible via a community-made ramp; however, there is no wheelchair accessible toilet (yet… Bridge Farm is trying to gather funding to build one).
- Though the event is 18+, if you have a baby under 2 years old and can’t find a babysitter, please bring them along. They are under your care at all times.
- Free tea and biscuits on tap (sometimes people bring yummy cakes to share). No alcohol please.

If the ticket cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out at softspotarchive.com for a free ticket; no one is turned away due to lack of funds.

Artwork for the November event was created by Daisy Creed. IG: @daisy_creed_