Free, Performance & Special Event

Opening Night: Truth Telling

To set the stage for the 20th Emerging Writers’ Festival, writer and curator Maya Hodge brings us an evening of heart and strength from some of Naarm’s most staunch storytellers, writers, community workers and change-makers. Writers Sofii Belling-Harding, Yaraan Bundle, Lay Maloney, Patrick Mercer and Elijah Money will share the stage as they share their truths. Join us after the performances for a chat and a dance.

Accessibility

Wheelchair, lift access, auslan, limited parking bay, accessible toilets

Featuring...

Sofii Belling-Harding

Sofii Belling-Harding is a Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri, South Sea and Meriam woman who has lived in Naarm on Wurundjeri Country all her life, having grown up in Preston and now resides in Fitzroy.

Maya Hodge

Maya Hodge is a Lardil and Yangkaal emerging writer and curator based on the lands of the Kulin Nation.

Lay Maloney

Lay Maloney is a young storyteller of the Gumbaynggirr and Gunggandji nations and South Sea Islander heritage currently based on Wurundjeri Country in Naarm / Melbourne.