Books & Spoken Word
Speaking Up
Shine On is a campaign focused on working together to prevent suicide. They are partnering with the Urban Word Collective to put on an event featuring local spoken word performers and poets.
Starting at 7.30pm the evening will be full to the brim with poetry and performances considering mental health and social isolation, at the Kuumba Centre in St Paul’s.
Already billed to preform are Anndeloris Chacon, Beth Richards, Daniel Alexander, Shani Martini, Antonette Clarke Akalanne, Rob Mitchel, and Willow Simone.
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Additionally, local community organisations, including Space Sake, Rethink Mental Illness, Play Wooden, will be joining Shine On for the poetry evening.
It will be free to attend, but please register so enough food and drink can be provided.
Photo courtesy of Urban Word Collective
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