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.
Gammon is the Aboriginal slang word for ‘joking, kidding’. This is Blak comedy at its blakest. MC Kimmy Lovegrove curated this deadly funny line-up including Aunty Denise McGuinness, Ben Moodie, Kasey Johnson, and Tommy Pemberton. Booking Essential.
You will be redirected to Comedy Republic’s website for ticketing.
Full Admission: $20
Concession / Mob Admission: $15
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Kasey Johnson is a proud Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri woman. She was a Deadly Finalist in 2019 and 2021.
Tommy Pemberton is a proud Worimi – Biripi man. Tommy competed in the Deadly Funny Victorian heat in 2021 and is on a path of pure comedic gold.
Ben Moodie is a proud Gamillaroi man from NSW. Ben has worked in Aboriginal Community based roles over the past 20+ years. Apart from trying to be an epic Dad and husband. Ben makes Artworks and Artifacts, plays and teaches Yidaki, and for a day job, he runs Aboriginal Cultural Awareness/capacity building sessions. Ben has seen, enjoyed and…
Kimmie Lovegrove is a proud Ngarrindjeri woman who has been doing comedy since 2014. She has was a Deadly Funny finalist in 2017 and 2018. Since then she has been producing comedy shows that highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedians in Victoria. She was a special guest on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival roadshow…
Denise is a very proud Gundtjmara, Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta, Dju Dju Wurrung woman. She has three beautiful children and two gorgeous grandsons. Denise is very passionate about LGBTQIA+ community awareness and support services. She has worked at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services for over 20 years in various roles. Currently she works in Community Engagement….
Gammon is the Aboriginal slang word for ‘joking, kidding’. This is Blak comedy at its blakest. MC Kimmy Lovegrove curated this deadly funny line-up including Aunty Denise McGuinness, Ben Moodie, Kasey Johnson, and Tommy Pemberton. Booking Essential. You will be redirected to Comedy Republic’s website for ticketing.
Comedy Republic,231 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Beautiful picture books share the stories of Aboriginal culture, read by Maurial Spearim. Suitable for under 6 years of age.
Our Bogong is a celebration and sharing of crafted spoken word pieces. Grab a drink and hang around for a pizza afterwards. With Nardi Simpson, SJ Norman, Declan Fry, Victor Rodger (NZ), Emily Munro-Harrison, Nayook, Claire G. Coleman, Nayuka Gorrie.
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, …