Op-Ed by Benjamin Solah I’ve been involved on the ‘Melbourne Poetry scene’ for almost three years now, but have yet to meet someone from Australian Poetry in person, or anyone […]
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Author: Annie Solah
Annie Solah is a writer, poet, spoken word artist, activist and the Director of Melbourne Spoken Word. She grew up in Western Sydney before calling Melbourne home in 2008, where she's performed since 2010 around Melbourne's regular spoken word and poetry nights including Passionate Tongues, The Dan Poets, Voices in the Attic and House of Bricks as well as the NGV and White Night. She's released a chapbook, broken bodies, and two spoken word albums, Duel Power with Santo Cazzati and The World Doesn't Make Sense EP.
From the Please Resist Me tour, featuring Joel McKerrow, Alia Gabres and Luka Lesson, Joel performs ‘Chop Wood, Carry Water.’ Last month, Amanda Anastasi reviewed Joel’s album, One Foot […]
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Keep Left featuring Sister Zai
Keep Left is the latest regular poetry gig to start in Melbourne. Started by Paulie at Noise Bar last month, the aim is for it to be a space for […]
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Video Verse: Scent of Love by Alia Gabres
Alia Gabres is a Melbourne based spoken word artist who has recently finished a tour alongside Luka Lesson and Joel McKerrow. Her spoken word is known for highlighting issues […]
Review by Matthew Richardson. When you think of spoken word in Melbourne one name must surely dance through your mind: Luka Lesson. Lesson is the current National Slam Champion and […]
Op-Ed by Benjamin Solah Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye (not related) probably realised a few dreams last week. Two nights in a row, these YouTube superstars packed out Melbourne venues […]