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SUMMARY:Winter Blooming Festival
DESCRIPTION:WINTER BLOOMING IS A FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES FIRST NATIONS\, MULTICULTURAL\, LGBTQA+ ARTS\, CULTURE\, COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES. THE FESTIVAL IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT  THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSITY AND IS OPEN TO ALL.\n\n \nFRIDAY 16TH\n6.00pm – 8.00pm\nOpening Night and Festival Launch \nJoin us for the opening of three new exhibitions Rainbow: Alun Rhys Jones\, Neerja Peters: Ley Lines & Fantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection and the official launch of the 2024 Winter Blooming Festival. This event will include the Launch of the University of New England Allyship report: \nBeing Myself at UNE: A report of the UNE Allyship steering committee \nThe launch of Being myself at UNE is the culmination of work that began with a university-wide survey in Nov 2021 which invited UNE staff\, students and alumni to share their experiences of inclusion\, both as people of diverse sexualities and gender identities\, and the wider UNE community. The survey findings and report form the cornerstone of efforts to acknowledge and support LGBTQIA+ people online and on campus\, as well as strategies and vision for building more inclusive spaces and communities. Please join us for the launch and a discussion of some key findings. \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSATURDAY 17TH\n11.00AM – 12.00 PM\nIn Conversation: Omar Sakr and Rob Waters – Art as Resistance: How we use poetry and story telling in oppressive circumstances.    \nOmar Sakr does not have a bio in the genocide. \nRob Waters is a Gomeroi man with deep cultural connections to the North West of NSW. He is the 2023 Australian Poetry Slam Champion\, a proud father and grandfather and now lives with his partner on Darkinjung Country. Rob is a poet\, storyteller\, cultural educator and spoken word artist who has been performing and sharing Story for over 20 years. \n\n12.00 – 1.00pm\nPanel – Re-remembering queer histories through objects\, archives and stories\nSpeakers: Marina Jansen\, Dr Ariella Van Luyn & Jody Ekert \n‘Queer has always been here’ is a powerful idea that demonstrates the importance of the past to queer movements. But historical queer lives are not always visible. Compulsory heterosexuality\, the assumption that a person is heterosexual unless proven otherwise\, has meant biographers and historians sometimes overemphasise the need for proof of same sex relationships. The concern that imposing contemporary identities and terms on to past lives also means gender non-conformity goes unrecognised. This panel will explore the ways writers\, historians and artists can re-remember queer lives and read between the lives of archives and other historical narratives. \nMarina Jansen is a Melbourne based historian at Heritage Victoria and will discuss the challenges of finding surviving material culture (buildings and objects) related to queer people in the past. \nDr Ariella Van Luyn is an academic in creative writing at UNE\, and writes and researches queer historical fiction. She explores how contemporary artists and writers reimagine queer lives. Ariella is the curator of Fantastical Scenes: Queering the Collection\, that draws on NERAM’s collection from a queer perspective. \nJody Ekert  is a community advocate and events organizer from Tamworth. Her recent focus is on Tamworth queer history and the work of Vernon Marshall\, a German figure from the 70s. She has relaunched his work with the Hey Vernon project\, 50 years later. Jody is passionate about uncovering forgotten queer history\, fostering connections\, storytelling\, and supporting small town queer groups through their advocacy and events. \n \n\n1.00PM – 2.00PM\nLUNCH BREAK\n\n2.00PM – 5.00PM\nWorkshop Sessions – workshop tickets sold separately (not included in your festival pass)\nStill Life Drawing with Alun Rhys Jones – 2.00 – 5.00pm \nJoin artist Alun Rhys Jones in this engaging workshop that will focus on still life drawing. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with different drawing techniques and styles throughout the 3-hour session. \nThis workshop will foster creativity\, observation skills\, and artistic growth for keen drawers. It is designed for participants of all skill levels\, offering basic instruction for beginners through to more advanced techniques for experienced artists. \nAlun will give participants a short tour of his exhibition ‘Rainbow’\, before launching into a series of guided still life drawings. \n \n  \nI Will Speak Now – Spoken Word Workshop with Rob Waters \nEvery one has the right to speak but who is really being heard. This workshop looks at how to amplify your voice through spoken word. Learn how to have impact by turning your political\, social and cultural ideas into oral stories and poetry. \n \nSong Writing with Jhana Allen \nHave you ever wanted to write songs but not known how to get started? Do you have an existing song that you need help with finishing? Or perhaps you’re a poet with hopes of turning one of your poems into a song. Come along to the Winter Blooming songwriting workshop led by local singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist\, Jhana Allan and find ways to breathe some life into your creative ideas. \n \nACON Salon  \nCome and relax in the Museum and listen to ACON Community Health Promotion Officer Ivan Crozier reading selections from Fever By Jonathan Bazzi. Following the reading\, Ivan will be opening the floor for a discussion of the text\, and sexual health. \nOpen to all 18+ members of the LGBTQ Community and their allies. \n  \nSong writing with Jhana Allan – Details to be released soon \n  \n7.00 – 10.00pm\nWinter Blooming Ball\nIt’s time to get fabulous at the 2024 Winter Blooming Ball! It’s the prom you always dreamed of\, the event of the season\, a night to remember. Dress to impress as your true self\, grab your boyfriend\, girlfriend\, partner\, friends or slay it solo. Everyone is welcome! \nDJ Betty Bilby is back in charge of the music. There will be drag and performances throughout the night! We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! \nThe Winter Blooming Ball is a 16yrs+ event. \n \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSUNDAY 18TH\n10.00am – 12.30pm\nQueer Brunch\n\nSocial meet up for the LGBTAQ+ community at the Six Counties at NERAM. Tickets for Queer Brunch are free but limited. Brunch purchased on the day from the Six Counties menu. Enjoy a big brekkie or sip on a coffee. \n \n\n \n  \nThere is a special shuttle bus service to support UNE students attend the Winter Blooming Festival\, check out the timetable at the link. Remember to have your current student ID card to to access the service! https://www.unelife.com.au/useful/transport-options/ \nWinter Blooming has been Produced in collaboration with the University of New England\, Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council\, and ACON.  \n                 \n  \nThe Winter Blooming Festival program is subject to changes at any time. Please refer to website for any updates or amendments.
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SUMMARY:Song writing with Jhana Allen
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to write songs but not known how to get started? Do you have an existing song that you need help with finishing? Or perhaps you’re a poet with hopes of turning one of your poems into a song. Come along to the Winter Blooming songwriting workshop led by local singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist\, Jhana Allan and find ways to breathe some life into your creative ideas. \nJhana will lead you through techniques she uses\, such as stream-of-consciousness writing and poetry. \nThe workshop will be in 3 stages: The raw\, ‘word-vomit’ uncensored phase\, workshopping phase\, and polishing phase.\nBYO instrument\, but being able to play an instrument is not necessary. There will be a couple of instruments (guitar\, ukulele\, piano) available for you to play around on to aid your process. \n\n\n  \nWinter Blooming has been Produced in collaboration with the University of New England\, Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council\, and ACON.  \n                 \n  \nThe Winter Blooming Festival program is subject to changes at any time. Please refer to website for any updates or amendments.
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SUMMARY:I Will Speak Now - Spoken Word Workshop with Rob Waters
DESCRIPTION:Every one has the right to speak but who is really being heard. This workshop looks at how to amplify your voice through spoken word. Learn how to have impact by turning your political\, social and cultural ideas into oral stories and poetry. \nGomeroi man Rob Waters\, is the current Australian Poetry Slam Champion. Rob has over 20 years experience writing\, performing and teaching Story. He helps empower people in local communities to use oral storytelling and poetry to share their ideas with world. \n\n \n  \nImage: Rob Waters\, photograph by Kris Wnter\nThis workshop is part of the Winter Blooming Festival.\n                
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SUMMARY:Still Life Drawing with Alun Rhys Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Alun Rhys Jones in this engaging workshop that will focus on still life drawing. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with different drawing techniques and styles throughout the 3-hour session. \nThis workshop will foster creativity\, observation skills\, and artistic growth for keen drawers. It is designed for participants of all skill levels\, offering basic instruction for beginners through to more advanced techniques for experienced artists. \nAlun will give participants a short tour of his exhibition Rainbow\, before launching into a series of guided still life drawings. \nPaper and drawing materials provided. \nAlun Rhys Jones is an Australian-based artist\, whose practice focuses on themes related to identity\, commodity\, media\, and popular culture. He graduated with Honours from the National Art School\, Sydney in 2011. His work has been exhibited extensively throughout Australia and internationally. Since graduating he has participated in twelve solo exhibitions and more than 30 group shows and has been shortlisted for over 40 Awards and Prizes. \n\n\n  \nImage: Alun Rhys Jones\, The Wrestlers\, 2016. Charcoal on Stonehenge paper\n\nThis workshop is part of the Winter Blooming Festival.\n                
URL:https://neram.dev.nucleoserver.com/event/still-life-drawing-with-alun-rhys-jones/
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SUMMARY:Winter Blooming Ball
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get fabulous at the 2024 Winter Blooming Ball! It’s the prom you always dreamed of\, the event of the season\, a night to remember. Dress to impress as your true self\, grab your boyfriend\, girlfriend\, partner\, friends or slay it solo. Everyone is welcome! \nDJ Betty Bilby is back in charge of the music. There will be drag and performances throughout the night! We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! \nPre-order a snack from the Six Counties Restaurant. \nThe Winter Blooming Ball is 16yrs+ event. \n\n\n  \nThere is a special shuttle bus service to support UNE students attend the Winter Blooming Festival\, check out the timetable at the link. Remember to have your current student ID card to to access the service! https://www.unelife.com.au/useful/transport-options/ \nWinter Blooming is a festival that celebrates LGBTQA+\, First Nations and multicultural arts\, culture\, communities\, and allies. \nWinter Blooming has been Produced in collaboration with the University of New England\, Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council\, and ACON.  \n                
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