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EVENTS

LGBTI ELDERS* CREATIVE STORY CRAFTING WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Peripheral Arts in partnership with LGBTI Community Ageing Network invite LGBTI Elders* to be part of a FREE 8-week creative story crafting workshop program at Nambour Community Centre starting Monday 4th February 2019.

*persons aged 60 and over or those with ‘elder’ status commensurate with experience and contribution to the LGBTI community.

We are holding an Information Session/Morning Tea about this workshop program @ Nambour Community Centre on Wednesday 30 January at 10am -12noon.

Sign up to RSVP here https://www.facebook.com/events/1086310548220661/ or by email – nycole(at)peripheralarts.com.au

PAST EVENTS

THE BUNKER SERIES FOR HORIZON FESTIVAL

Saturday 11 August
@ University of the Sunshine Coast
2pm – 4pm
The community workshop is the first of The Bunker series and an introduction to poetry and storytelling for community members that are interested in the medium and/or competing in The Bunker competition.
Note: This workshop is free for competition registrants.
Reserve your tickets here.
Sunday 26 August
11am – 2pm
The Spoken Word Poetry Workshop is the second workshop of the Bunker series, featuring former UK Slam Champion and current Artistic Director of the Poetry Society’s SLAMbassadores program, Joelle Taylor. This special event offers participants the opportunity to work one on one with this award winning facilitator to develop their own craft, learn techniques for writing, performance and presentation.
Reserve your tickets here.
Monday 27 August
6pm – 8:30pm
The poetry heat is the first competition of the Bunker Series, and will see poets presenting their three minute works to a panel of judges. Once again held in the magnificent Solbar Playhouse, this heat will feature QLD Slam Champion and stand-out performer from Horizon 2017, Anisa Nandaula.
Reserve your tickets here.
Wednesday 29 August
5:30pm – 8:00pm
The storytelling heat will feature guest storyteller Chris Allery accompanied by musician Sue Ray. Pre-registered participants will deliver their performance piece to three judges in the hope of securing a place in the Bunker competition final.
Reserve your tickets here.
Saturday 1 September
2pm – 5pm
Storytelling and poetry Bunker heat finalists will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes at The Bunker Main Event. Guest poets, storytellers, musicians and artists will share the stage with competitors creating an explosive experience for the audience.
Reserve your tickets here.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday 28 April
@ The Social Space, 21 Clifton Street, Moorooka
4pm – 6pm
A free community presentation and showcase event celebrating eight weeks of story crafting workshops in partnership with Belong. The project is funded by the Premier’s Department, Queensland Government through the We Are Queensland cohesive community initiative.