CHASING CHANGE
WHERE: Redfern Community Centre
29–53 Hugo St, Redfern NSW 2016
COST: $10–$15
Start: 11 am
Chasing Change brings together creatives to explore the power of change through the eyes of writers, poets, painters, and storytellers. Chasing Change is a remnant dance, an ongoing movement echoing from the past, matching our obligation as human beings. Together, we’ll reflect on what chasing change means and what opportunities transformation presents. Take part, experience and create change with us.
Reading, performance, art fair, conversation and connection – stay for the whole program of events or feel welcome to drop-in.
Author’s Hour: 11 am–12 pm
Words swing doors wide open to unexpected worlds. Stories burst ideas into vibrant life. In Authors’ Hour, we listen to voices that span continents and cultures.
Art Fair and discussion: 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Creatives and artists Idil Abdullahi and Sara Mir (Zaniab) explore the power of change through their work.
Poetician Performance: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Poetician blends language and lyricism to craft worlds that shimmer with emotion and imagination. You are invited to where poems come alive and stories whisper secrets of the unturned stone.
HOST: Nicole Barakat
FEATURING: Abdi Aden, Asha Naznin, Hani Abdile, Idil Abdullahi, Ingrid Horrocks, Majdi and Seraj Aljelda, Omer, Rataj Abdullah, Rosemary Kariuki (OAM), Sean Wai Keung and Zeinab Mir
CURATOR: Hani Abdile
Content Warning: Most poetry events are all ages and some content may not be suitable for children. Performances may include strong language and / or adult themes.
Event times local time.
Story Week 2025 artwork features Nicole Barakat (photo credit: Jacquie Manning). Story Week 2025 artwork design: Rachel Stone Art & Design. Concepts: Miles Merrill and the Word Travels team.
