Something Else 22 October with Westside
Justine returned today with another segment on the writing life of Sydney, branching out West this time to talk about Westside Productions with Michael Mohammed Ahmad.
Okay, I said it. I like Violence. I. Like. It.
– Introduction
Westside Productions recently launched ‘Violence’, a compilation of stories and poetry from high school students with refugee backgrounds. It is a compelling volume of work, giving voice to an often-marginalised community of people. Most of the students have English as a second language and the idiosyncrasies of their use of the language are left in, revealing something raw and pared back. The turns of phrase and repetition bring to relief the language that we take for granted.
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I have no idea what to write. So I wrote nothing.
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These are my Jokes:
Piss off man. I just got myself a new place man. Have you ever had a neighbour that borrows your stuff and you have to borrow them back?
'Violence' Westside Jr
Bankstown Youth Development Service
BYDS initiates arts and cultural programs to create strong and sustainable communities in the Bankstown area. Since 1991 BYDS has instigated and run over a hundred distinct projects that have brought together thousands of people at screenings, launches, events and performances covering every kind of art and cultural pursuit.
BYDS produces Westside publications.
Emerging Writers Festival – Sydney Roadshow
Melbourne’s popular Emerging Writers Festival will be in Sydney for an intense one-day roadshow full of workshops, panels, zine fairs and discussions useful to all aspiring writers.
It is on November 7 at the NSW Writers Centre in Rozelle. Full details and registration info at the link below: