Rhythm and Risk: Writing Into the Storm with Omar Musa.

Join us for a unique glimpse into Omar's multi-faceted writing process and a captivating live performance featuring tracks from his new album, The Fullness.

OMAR MUSA is an author, poet, rapper and visual artist from Queanbeyan, NSW. He has released three poetry books (including Killernova), five hip hop records, and written an acclaimed one man play, Since Ali Died. He was named one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s Young Novelists of the Year in 2015 for his novel Here Come the Dogs and long-listed for the Miles Franklin Award. He received a standing ovation at TEDx Sydney at the Sydney Opera House. Omar is based between Brooklyn and Borneo.

Venue: The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

5:30PM for a 6:00PM start 
6:00PM - 7:30PM Discussion and Q&A + Performance
7:30PM - 8:00PM Book signing

With thanks to Harry Hartog who will have books available for purchase at this event.

Event image by Boyz Bieber