Blak & Bright

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. #blakwordslive #blakandbright

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! surveymonkey.com/r/blakandbrigh… #blakwordslive

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! #BlakAndBright #BlakWordsLive

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 #blakwordslive

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! #blakandbright #blakwordslive

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 @wheelercentre @rmitculture @Creative_Vic

WE ARE LIVE! #blakwordslive @wheelercentre @rmitculture

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. blakandbright.com.au/event/blak-bri… @wheelercentre @rmitculture #blakwordslive

"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

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

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

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: bit.ly/3Ipktrr @blakandbright

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 blakandbright.com.au/event/sistas-a…

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 #blakwordslive

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! #blakwordslive