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ProgramPowerhouse Late

Powerhouse Late: Sydney Writers’ Festival

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Ended 25 May 2023
where
Ultimo

Powerhouse Late: Sydney Writers’ Festival puts the spotlight on music and writing in two special panel events with accompanying live music and lyrical abstractions projected throughout Powerhouse Ultimo. Songwriters Bertie Blackman, Montaigne, Leah Flanagan and Evelyn Ida Morris will host a panel unpacking writing in all its different modes while Vyva Entertainment curates a panel exploring half a century of hip-hop, the world's most popular music genre.

TALKS

6pm Writing Your Way panel discussion with Bertie Blackman, Leah Flanagan, Bec Sandridge and Evelyn Ida Morris7pmThe Power of Words: How HipHop lyricism continues to empower people and shape culture panel discussion curated by 4ESydney HipHop Festival with DOBBY, MC Trey, BARKAA and Yasmin Lewis

MUSIC

5–9pm Live performances from Bec Sandridge and Evelyn Ida Morris

TOUR

6pm Library tour featuring music books from the Powerhouse collection

DJ

5–7pm Joseph Earp7–9pmDee

SHOP

5–9pm Pop-up merch shop

VISUALS

5–9pm Lyrics from local songwriters projected across the museum

BAR

5–9pm Bar by Grifter

FREE event as part of Powerhouse Late. Registrations recommended.

Find accessibility information here or contact Bookings for access support on (02) 9217 0222 or via email book@powerhouse.com.au

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