When
to
Where
Burnside Ballroom
401 Greenhill Rd
Tusmore SA 5065
Australia
Why
Join us at Power of Activism a free festival of art, film, music and speakers celebrating the power of peaceful action.
Through creativity, education and community, we explore how everyday people can stand up for human rights, free speech and justice — and how activism really does change lives.
- Burnside Ballroom, Adelaide
- Sunday 8 March
- 12pm – 10pm
- Free event
If you’d like to be involved, through music, art, volunteering, or by donating funds or skills — we’d love to hear from you [email protected].
What's on
From midday, explore a festival-style space with art, short films, community stalls, and participatory activations.
Sunday 8 March | Burnside Ballroom | Doors open 12:00pm | Free Event
At 2:00pm, the event formally opens with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, followed by a comprehensive speaker program moderated by journalist Kim Wingerei, featuring advocates and campaigners from across human rights, press freedom, and transparency movements.
At 5:00pm, join the fun as our extraordinary performers and musicians take the stage to entertain, provoke, and move us.
The evening program celebrates music, performance, and culture bringing energy, creativity, and connection to close the day in powerful style.
Take part
- Soap Box – open mic for community voices
- Banner Making Workshop – get creative, make a banner
- Speak Up Tent – turn concern into action
- Rebellion Drum Workshop - participate in drum workshop
- Short Film Installation – human rights stories running all day
Speakers
From 2pm.
Welcome to Country - Spirit in Unity
Featuring voices from across Australia’s activism, journalism and community sectors, including:
- John Shipton - Julian Assange’s Father / Activist
- Eddie Lloyd - Lawyer (David McBride) Whistleblower Protections
- Rex Patrick - Transparency Warrior / Digital ID
- Robbie Barwick - Advocacy for Dan Duggan
- Ahmed Azhar - Community voice
- Mike Khizam - Palestine advocacy (AFOPA)
- Renfrey Clarke - Anti AUKUS / Anti War Advocate
- Kim Wingerei — Moderator - Michael West Media
Artists
- Peter Drew
- Lincoln Austin
- Caitlin Johnston
- Wye Von
- Kathleen Patitsas
- Jeff Bradley
- Sophie Hayat
- Amal Abumostafa
- Jordan Ellis
- Vicki Dennison
- Asbjorn Kanck (Aussie)
- Areej Eshtawi
- Helen Nieuwendijk
- Ahmed Elkhalidi
- Ahmed Adam
Contact
Power of Activism
[email protected]
powerofactivism.my.canva.site
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