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Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the sacred lands on which we work. We pay our respects to the people of the Kulin Nations and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past present and future.

We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first storytellers; and that knowledge transfer through storytelling is imbedded in the very DNA of this Country.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.

Blak & Bright Festival Opening Event

March 18, 2022
6.00pm—8.30pm
@ The Capitol RMIT

Join us to celebrate the official opening of the 2022 Blak & Bright Literary Festival! Witness, Solace, the commissioned performance by Jackie Sheppard, Bryan Andy, James Henry and Steven Rhall, exploring mental health. Followed by special guest, Melissa Lucashenko, talking to the theme, ‘What’s Changed? What’s Stayed the Same?’, with spotlight on writers Jazz Money,  Crystal McKinnon, with Glenn Shea reading work by Alexis Wright. This event is co-presented with RMIT – Culture   and The Wheeler Centre.

 

How much?

Free – bookings essential

Book your tickets via the Wheeler Centre

You will be redirected to wheelercentre.com to purchase your ticket.

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Venue

The Capitol RMIT

113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Enter via Capitol Arcade, opposite Melbourne Town Hall

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Add to Calendar 2022-03-18 18:00:00 2022-03-18 20:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Blak & Bright Festival Opening Event

Join us to celebrate the official opening of the 2022 Blak & Bright Literary Festival! Witness, Solace, the commissioned performance by Jackie Sheppard, Bryan Andy, James Henry and Steven Rhall, exploring mental health. Followed by special guest, Melissa Lucashenko, talking to the theme, ‘What’s Changed? What’s Stayed the Same?’, with spotlight on writers Jazz Money, …

 The Capitol RMIT,

113 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Enter via Capitol Arcade, opposite Melbourne Town Hall

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