What happens when you bring 180 of the world’s leading authors, artists, thinkers and performers together in one place? A powerful live music and arts program showcasing local and international talent.
For the annual Women of Words Poetry Slam we’re looking for powerful poems exploring feminist karma. Bahasa Indonesia, English, free verse or rhyme – raise your voice and find strength …
Read moreAs the sun sets, head to Taman Puisi for an hour devoted to your own writing and expression. Piknik Puisi dan Ekspresi (Poetry and Expression Picnic) is open to all …
Read moreRadiant textiles, gleaming jewelry, and a beat that’s impossible to resist – this is why Indian dancing never fails to entertain. On the evening of the second day of UWRF, …
Read moreGrab a chair and settle in as Festival poets bring their work to life. From the page to the stage, poetry is always a fundamental part of UWRF, so join …
Read moreGlobal performance phenomenon PechaKucha – now in more than 1,000 cities – sees Festival artists present 20 images for 20 seconds each. With dozens of daring ideas set to bubble …
Read moreAs the sun sets, head to Taman Puisi for an hour devoted to your own writing and expression. Piknik Puisi dan Ekspresi (Poetry and Expression Picnic) is open to all …
Read moreRoll up, roll up! An emerging author, Simi Genziuk has spent 20 years performing as a trapeze artist with traditional circuses around Australia and with contemporary circuses around the world. …
Read moreGet prepared to get loud: live literature hits the stage for the annual UWRF Poetry Slam, one of the Festival’s most sizzling events. From global poets to local sensations, who …
Read moreAs the sun sets, head to Taman Puisi for an hour devoted to your own writing and expression. Piknik Puisi dan Ekspresi (Poetry and Expression Picnic) is open to all …
Read moreMatthias Gault grafted a cello string onto his viola and taps his instrument like a drum. Ayouba Ali’s voice leads us to the crossroads of classical, pop and world music. …
Read moreJoin host Maeve Marsden for an evening of tales from the margins, stories of pride, prejudice and finding community through a shared experience of difference. Maeve’s award-winning storytelling event sells …
Read moreMétis performing artist Moe Clark draws from multilingual lyricism to create meaning rooted in personal legacy. Join the looping pedal mistress, spoken word poet and nomadic songbird for a magical …
Read moreThe final night of the Festival is a glorious evening with Festival friends old and new. Come and meet the team behind UWRF, then join us on the dancefloor for …
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