Boundless 2023: Poetic Justice: How Hip-Hop Saved My Life.

22 Sep 2023 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm

Simone Amelia Jordan, Zig Parker, L-FRESH The Lion, Mari, and DJ Capital Zee.

Simone Amelia Jordan, Zig Parker, L-FRESH The Lion, Mari, and DJ Capital Zee.

Join us in celebrating the transformative power of rap. Simone Amelia Jordan will share captivating stories from her new memoir, Tell Her She’s Dreamin’, reflecting on her journey as Australia’s top hip-hop journalist. Together with co-host Zig Parker, they’ll exchange stories with selected audience members who would like to share life-changing tales from hip-hop culture.

Then, brace yourself for an electrifying rap battle between L-FRESH The Lion and Mari. with DJ Capital Zee. With support from Diversity Arts Australia, this unique celebration marks hip-hop’s 50th anniversary year.

At Bankstown Arts Centre on Friday 22 September, 7-8.30pm.

This Boundless Festival 2023 event is run by Writing NSW, in partnership with Bankstown Arts Centre.

‘Poetic Justice: How Hip-Hop Saved My Life’ is curated by Simone Amelia Jordan, one of our emerging curators for this year’s Boundless festival. Read about our 2023 curators.

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