Book launch: 40Hands. RISE poetry book launch and poetry slam.

Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 18:00

Join us a night of poetry and spoken word, and the official launch of 40Hands, a collection of poetry from the Australian refugee community. 40Hands is an initiative facilitated by RISE, aiming to explore the power of poetry as a medium of expression and storytelling.

Performing on the night will be Pataphysics, Joelistics, Kojo, RISE emerging poets and internationally acclaimed poet Marissa Johnpillai (NZ).

Arrow On Swanston, 488 Swanston Street, City.

Entry $10.

Sponsored by Victorian Multicultural Commission, City of Melbourne, and 9Gates productions.