Kerri Shying Zooms in from the Hunter region of NSW. Kerri is the author of three poetry collections, most recently 'Knitting Mangrove Roots' (Flying Islands Press, 2019). She is of Wiradjuri and Chinese family, and is also a visual and fibre artist and a respected disability advocate.
Includes open mic (3 min per poet).

Combination live and streamed event; live attendees should book tickets with Smith's at the bottom of this page. Doors open at 6.30pm, event starts at 7pm. Sign up for open mic with the MC. 

Zoom attendees should join this event on facebook, where the link to join (free) will be posted at 6pm on the night for the Zoom event link. ‘Doors’ open 6.30pm, event start at 7pm, sign up for open mic with the MC via the Zoom chat.

Presented by the Where You Are Festival with the support of the ACT Government. #risecanberra #whereyouarefestival

Important note: If you are a person who is vulnerable to COVID-19, *please* stay home and attend via Zoom. If you do buy a ticket and find yourself unwell on the night, likewise *please* protect your community by staying home and Zooming in. It's free, and it's COVID-safe.