‘Poetry is what I’d do always if I was free for the length of my days.' Shastra Deo
Join award-winning author Laura Jean McKay, acclaimed poet Shastra Deo, experimental poet and sonic artist Pascalle Burton (pictured), multi-prize winning poet Nathan Shepherdson, Arrernte and Jamaican multidisciplinary artist Aurora Liddle, the 2022 Thomas Shapcott winner Jarad Bruinstroop, and former Greens Councillor Jonathan Sriranganathan for this annual showcase of some of Queensland's finest contemporary poetry and spoken word. Hosted by Rae White with a special guest musical set by McKisko.
BOOK YOUR TICKET ON THE RED ROOM WEBSITE.
(Do not book a ticket via the Qld Poetry website.)
Note: This event will be live and live streamed (with live captioning via the SLQ website, details in booking link.) For info on venue accessibility please head here
Presented in partnership with the State Library of Queensland and Red Room Poetry as part of Poetry Month 2023.