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Women of the Word

  • Western Sydney University james ruse drive rydalmere (map)

Join us for this exlusive Diversity Fest event at Western Sydney University featuring a lineup of powerful female identifying artists. Entry is free and food will be available.

Enigmatic, mysterious and evocative in her lyricism and storytelling, OKENYO, emerges from the pack as a uniquely charismatic artist, part of a new generation of powerful women set to make their mark.

Founded by two WSU students in 2013, Bankstown Poetry Slam was the first regular poetry slam of Western Sydney and has gained national recognition as the largest regular slam in the country. Catch the best women from the slam take to the stage on everything from politics, love and family to religion and identity. 

LOCATION: WSU, Parramatta (South) | The Hub - Building EG

SET TIMES: (approximate)

Doors: 6pm

Okenyo: 6:30pm

Bankstown Poetry Slam (LINE-UP TBA): 7pm

Open Mic Slam (open to all): 8:20pm 

Close: 9pm

Earlier Event: September 30
FREE Workshop