Blak & Bright is a First Nations Literary Festival based in Melbourne. Back in 2022 March 17 - 20 . #blakbright22
Melbourne, Victoria
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BLAK WORDS LIVE!
The 2022 Blak & Bright program is OUT NOW!
blakandbright.com.au
A celebration of First Nation stories, books & writers from 17th to 20th March 2022. Head to our website to explore all the 27 events & 65+ First Nations artists.
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A great way to support the future of Blak & Bright is by sharing your experience of the festival!
Whether you attended in-person, online, once or for all the events, we want to hear from you.
It only takes 5 minutes!
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These women, standing in their power. Thanks for the excellent session @blakandbright @drcwatego
From stages, rivers, cafes, Tent Embassies and online streams, Blak voices were heard.
Thank you to all the artists, patrons and volunteers for joining us make BLAK WORDS LIVE!
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Excited for this @blakandbright session @drcwatego Nardi Simpson @UQPbooks
Replicating the tent and activism that occurring in 1972, this event shows the importance and history of oral story-telling and activism. Come hear community activists and voices speak to power!
3:00 PM State Library Victoria Lawns @library_vic
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We are still feeling goosebumps from last night.
Our Official Opening event last night at The Capitol was full of stories, movement, images of country, laughs & tears.
Don't miss out on the many events happening right now and across the weekend!
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Today's the day! Join us for the @blakandbright satellite event at Callan Park from 11am. There's still some time before registrations close. We're super excited to see you there! #blakandbright
Watching from home?
Live tweet along with us! Tag us and use #blakwordslive
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Congrats to @blakandbright on another wonderful and powerful ‘Pitch Blak Afternoon’ where publishers (and agents!) get to meet some very exciting and wonderful First Nations emerging writers! #BlakBright22
IT'S BLAK & BRIGHT OPENING DAY!
Join us online or in-person tonight for free.
Witness an impressive line-up of Blak artists in the majestic Capitol Theatre.
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@wheelercentre @rmitculture
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"How can we engage students in Blak stories?"
Our panel responded
🟡 Blackfulla Book Club
🟡 @MagabalaBooks
🟡 Uluru Statement
🟡 @ReadingsBooks has blak resources available on their website
🟡 Screenplays & Theatre texts to show the power of oral story telling.
@Library_Vic
"Truth telling in classes are so important because children are the people in our lives who tell their parents what to do" - @tommayor11 @Library_Vic
Aunty Edie Wright speaking at our Education Day about Why Blak stories are important?
@SaundersKirli @tommayor11 @JaredThomas6 @Library_Vic
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Celebrate the official opening of the 2022 @blakandbright Literary Festival on Fri 18 March!
Featuring Jackie Sheppard, Bryan Andy, James Henry, Steven Rhall, Melissa Lucashenko, Jazz Money, Crystal McKinnon, and Glenn Shea.
Book your free tix here: bit.ly/3q9qSk2
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We're proud to be partnering with the @blakandbright First Nations Literary Festival to present an exciting program of cultural activities and experiences. Join @rmitculture for the official opening event this Friday 18 March. ow.ly/VnbK50Ijk8B
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Blak & Bright Festival commences this week and it’s not too late to snap up a ticket to something in this year’s stellar programme. Check out some of our highlights here:
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This Saturday!
Join Aunty Ronnie Gorrie, @drcwatego, @nardiga, and moderator Sonia Cooper at Stella's event in partnership with @blakandbright.
Tickets are free, but bookings are essential.
#blakandbright
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Let's start with a bang!
Make sure to head to one of these events before the weekend!
In-person & online tickets available at blakandbright.com.au
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It must be festival time!
Some final moments of preparations in the office today. With 5 events already sold out and the Masterclass workshop starting the festival tonight - it sure is exciting!
See you at Blak & Bright!
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