VOCABLE POETRY #33
6.15pm Thursday 19th JUNE
At SeeSpace, The Wherehouse, 23 Newbridge St, Lismore
FEATURE POET – HANI ABDILE
Hani Abdile is a Somalian-born slam poet, spoken-word artist, and cultural activist whose words resonate with raw emotion and social consciousness.
Hani uses her art to advocate for social justice and empowerment, particularly within migrant and refugee communities. Based in the country of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, in Sydney.
Her first book of 43 poems, 'I will rise', was published by Writing Through Fences in 2016 and explores how the power of our collective voices can help shape the world to be a better place for the next generation.
Hani has performed her work around Sydney and interstate and continues to write for freedom and human rights. She is an honorary member of PEN International, a lead member of Writing Through Fences, and an Ambassador for the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS).
Her work has appeared in ABC, SMH, Shark Island Production, and she has received numerous awards for her community work and creative art.
There will also be an OPEN MIC for everyone to share their favourite poetry in a safe friendly environment.
VOCABLE POETRY IS AN EVENING OF POETRY, PROJECTIONS AND EXPERIMENTAL PERFORMANCE.
MC.d by VINCENT STEAD and
Realartwork’s own ‘Mad Bard’, MAT DAYMOND ARTS.
HELD at SEESPACE, The Wherehouse
25 Newbridge St LISMORE
6.15 PM, 3RD THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH
ENTRY BY DONATION
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