Bardi Jawi wordsmith, award-winning poet, author and illustrator, Bebe is all heart and hustle. Once a classical pianist, now a powerhouse in Blak storytelling, he’s written, created and led work across stages, streets and seas, from Australia to Europe.

Bebe’s debut poetry collection more than these bones (Magabala Books, 2023) hit hard and hugged harder, winning praise for its raw beauty.

Living on Kulin Country, he’s a fierce advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives