Australian Poetry Goes Global in Poetry Month
The UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival, Contains Strong Language, comes to Sydney August 28-31.
Local poets and spoken word artists will take to the stage alongside visiting UK poets in performances, masterclasses, panels, galas, slams, and live and online workshops.
Many sessions are free, but booking is recommended. Click on the event listing below to book.
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Author Unknown: Poetry Collabs
Wednesday 28th August 2024
Until Wednesday 28th August 2024 -
National Poetry Month Gala
Thursday 29th August 2024
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BBC Radio 4: Front Row
Friday 30th August 2024
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BBC Radio 4: The Verb
Friday 30th August 2024
Until Friday 30th August 2024 -
BBC Arts Hour
Friday 30th August 2024
Until Friday 30th August 2024 -
Baraya Barray (Sing Country)
Friday 30th August 2024
Until Friday 30th August 2024 -
Stories In The Air: Writing For Broadcast
Friday 30th August 2024
Until Friday 30th August 2024 -
BBC Radio 3: The Essay
Friday 30th August 2024
Until Friday 30th August 2024 -
Ginko Haiku Walk
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Poetry Of The Pacific
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
BBC Radio 4: The Verb
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Speak Australian
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Australian Poetry Slam - Parramatta Heat
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Red Room Fellows Showcase
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Africa in Australia Showcase
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
News: Poets From The North. East. West. South
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
WINHANGANHA Screening
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Spoken Word Workshop with Princess Arinola Adegbite
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024 -
Poetry Masterclass: Simon Armitage
Saturday 31st August 2024
Until Saturday 31st August 2024
Media Partner
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ABC
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BBC3
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BBC4
Government Partners
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Department of Infrastructure
Principal Supporters
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British Council
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Copyright Agency Cultural Fund
Cultural Partners
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State Library of NSW
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Sydney Theatre Company
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Riverside Theatres
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Chau Chak Wing Museum
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Little Lagos
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Apples and Snakes
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Poetry Sydney
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Young Identity
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WestWords
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West Side Poetry