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Research Fellow exploring digital pathways to violent extremism in young Australians. Poet & arts reviewer. PhD on Charles Bukowski & postmodern humanism. Publications on ideology, masculinity, radicalization, restorative practices | linktr.ee/bts.adams

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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Wakefield Press and NO WAVE invite you to the launch of 𝘖𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯: 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘴 by Steve Brock, to be launched by writer Nicholas Jose. This Wednesday from 6pm at the Wheatsheaf Hotel. events.humanitix.com/book-launch-...
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Book Launch: Out of Season
Wakefield Press has great pleasure inviting you to the launch Out of Season: New Poems by Steve Brock, to be launched by Nicholas Jose.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
In August, 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 is proud to partner with 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 to celebrate their 4th issue with live readings from: • 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗻 • 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻-𝗡𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗸 • 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 • 𝗠𝘅 𝗦𝗹𝘆 At The Wheaty — 39 George St Thebarton Wednesday 5/8 7:30pm $5 cash entry Event Page: www.facebook.com/share/1GPmq8pk7w/
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Pleased to be a co-author on this paper now published at 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴, led by long-time collaborator Garth Stahl. It reflects the Australian strand of a broader international comparative study exploring how socio-political contexts shape youth civic engagement & activism.
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Volta Magazine @voltalitmag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
We are now open for general submissions through July 1. Send us your poems, stories, essays, translations, and visual art. voltamagazine.org/submissions
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Submissions — VOLTA
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
My thoughts for 𝘐𝘯𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 on Stephen Orr's latest novel 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴 from Wakefield Press — which draws from the life of anthropologist Theodore ‘Ted’ Strehlow to explore the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions. www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/boo...
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Book review: The Night Parrots - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Stephen Orr's latest novel draws from the life of anthropologist Theodore ‘Ted’ Strehlow to explore the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join us on Wednesday July 1 at the Wheatsheaf Hotel to hear talented local artists responding to the theme of ART AS ACTION. Hit 'going' on the Facebook event to put the night in your calendar: www.facebook.com/share/1BEs1E... See you there!
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
In July, NO WAVE presents the ART AS ACTION Fundraiser — a night of poetry, music and art to raise funds to support grassroots activism. Unlike regular NO WAVE readings, tickets for this fundraiser are $10 and can be purchased before the night through Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/no-wave-art-...
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NO WAVE - Art As Action Fundraiser
Join us on Wednesday July 1 at the Wheaty to hear talented local artists and activists responding to the theme of ART AS ACTION.
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Pam Makin (she/her) @pamthepoet.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Magic. Because @kathrynreese.bsky.social is a magician. 🌈👏⭐️
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
For me, #ThingsOfStoneAndWood have been among those bands whose songs are woven through many formative memories, thoughts and experiences. So, it was a great pleasure having space to reflect on some of that legacy, their new work and connections to Adelaide. www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/mus...
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Music review: Things of Stone and Wood - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Mainstays of the Australian folk-rock scene, Things of Stone and Wood returned to Adelaide with their first new album in more than two decades.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Submissions for Friendly Street's Single Poet 2026 are open now & close in less than two weeks, on 31st May. Entries must be of full-length poetry manuscripts, from poets without a previously published book. Rules & submission form are at the link below. friendlystreetpoets.org.au/2026/04/01/s...
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Single Poet 2026 submissions now open
FSP is pleased to announce that submissions for Single Poet 2026 are open now and close on midnight 31st May 2026. Each volume in the Single Poet series publishes a full-length collection of poems …
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
On June 3rd, NO WAVE features another four great readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: @jennifermills.net.au Juan Garrido Salgado Lara Day & Chelsea Avard 7 for 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton $5 cash on the door Event page: www.facebook.com/share/1JDhma...
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Pam Makin (she/her) @pamthepoet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
There is no truth, no facts, no certainty, only confusion and conspiracy. Maybe… I dunno.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
On May 6th, NO WAVE features another four great readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: Alex Sawyer Geoffrey Aitken @8cakey.bsky.social Carissa Fischer & Travis Lucas 7 for 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton Event page: www.facebook.com/events/25846504278355809
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
NO WAVE returns for 2026 w/ four excellent readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: Courtney Jaye @sunnycaffeine.bsky.social Tyler Jackson Tracy McNally & Jazz Fechner-Lante April 1 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton Event page: www.facebook.com/share/17TzsGTzay/
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Good stuff Geoffrey. "memory forgets. / perhaps this is all we know, / not knowing how to remember" reminded me of Cohen's "I can't forget / but I don't remember what"
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★ My @adlfrin.ge music review for 𝘐𝘯𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/mus...
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Fringe review: An Hour of Sad Songs - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia
Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Nice work. Just had a flick through yours and others, on the train as it happens...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Come see Tracey 'Queen of Sass' O'Callaghan's second & final show tomorrow at 6pm To help fill remaining seats, wrangle some friends & buy four tickets & you'll get a free copy of her collected poems: adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/br... Kick off a busy Friday night at the @adlfrin.ge & Festival.
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"Brains Balls & Banter" Spoken Word Poetry
Tracey O’Callaghan is back from her sold out Fringe show in 2025. She has performed in the slam Nationals at Sydney Opera House & SA’s state finals 5 consecutive years. A guest on the stage for “Hear me Roar” at Adelaide Writers Week 2022-2023. A feature poet for spoken word events around ...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
She can certainly turn the emotional intensity up to 11 in a heartbeat, but all those softer, less serious, more contemplative numbers on the dial get a good hearing, too. This isn’t Spinal Tap; it’s The Queen of Sass. Tickets available at the link. adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/br...
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"Brains Balls & Banter" Spoken Word Poetry
Tracey O’Callaghan is back from her sold out Fringe show in 2025. She has performed in the slam Nationals at Sydney Opera House & SA’s state finals 5 consecutive years. A guest on the stage for “Hear me Roar” at Adelaide Writers Week 2022-2023. A feature poet for spoken word events around ...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
..and balls a-plenty – with a range of tonal complexity and side quests in between. There’s your banter. It's also an updated setlist, so even if you came last year, there'll be new and different material to keep your attention.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Having reviewed the first run of this set at last year's Fringe, I can say it's an hour of spoken word poetry that is by turns comic and socially incisive; playful and reflectively sombre, or rage-induced and, hopefully, inducing – there’s your brains... theclothesline.com.au/brains-balls...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The first of Tracey O'Callaghan's two @adlfrin.ge performances of 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 & 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 is on in just under a fortnight — Sunday 22nd February at 4pm with a second show the following Friday, February 27th at 6pm. It's my great pleasure to be MC for both slots.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
She can certainly turn the emotional intensity up to 11 in a heartbeat, but all those softer, less serious, more contemplative numbers on the dial get a good hearing, too. This isn’t Spinal Tap; it’s The Queen of Sass. Tickets available at the link. adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/br...
adelaidefringe.com.au
"Brains Balls & Banter" Spoken Word Poetry
Tracey O’Callaghan is back from her sold out Fringe show in 2025. She has performed in the slam Nationals at Sydney Opera House & SA’s state finals 5 consecutive years. A guest on the stage for “Hear me Roar” at Adelaide Writers Week 2022-2023. A feature poet for spoken word events around ...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
...and balls a-plenty – with a range of tonal complexity and side quests in between. There’s your banter. It's also an updated setlist, so even if you came last year, there'll be new and different material to keep your attention.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Having reviewed the first run of this set at last year's Fringe, I can say it's an hour of spoken word poetry that is by turns comic and socially incisive; playful and reflectively sombre, or rage-induced and, hopefully, inducing – there’s your brains... theclothesline.com.au/brains-balls...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
The second part of my interview with Kate Cooper will be playing today at 4pm on Vision Australia Radio Adelaide, 1197 AM. You can then hear it at the Emerging Writers podcast archive with, I believe, an extra bonus reading that didn't fit in the broadcast version! Live: player.listenlive.co/65731
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Vision Australia Radio Adelaide
Accessible news, information and entertainment. Vision Australia Radio offers a range of interesting and informative programs that feature readings from the latest newspapers, magazines and books. O...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Thanks Geoffrey! I'm glad it gave something good — so hard to know from behind the desk!
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Part one of an interview I had with Kate Cooper will be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio today at 4pm. Tune in to the broadcast at 1197 AM or stream it online at the link. It will then be on the Emerging Writers podcast archive for later listening. radio.visionaustralia.org/podcasts/eme...
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Emerging Writers | Vision Australia Radio
Conversations on the work and experiences of emerging writers from a diversity of creative contexts, with reflections from other producers and distributors of new Australian writing. Listen to the pod...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
...along with theoretical insights regarding emergent forms of extremism, to discuss the dynamics of these developing trends and some potentially productive responses. Also look forward to catching up w/ comrades inc. @anguslindsay.bsky.social See programme: static1.squarespace.com/static/61550...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Garth Stahl & I will present findings & insights from previous research—including our report 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦—combined with preliminary thematic analysis of Australian social media content as part of my current work alongside @natemanning.bsky.social...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Looking forward to attending the AVERT Research Network 2025 Symposium later this month on this year's theme of 'Signal or noise? Navigating the changing nature of violent extremism online' You can peruse the full program via AVERT's symposium page: www.avert.net.au/2025-symposium
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2025 Symposium — AVERT Research Network
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Schrödinger's existential crisis. Sharp.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
As part of the Archē exhibition at Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor, I'm looking forward to sharing the bill with three outstanding South Australian poets: Steve Brock, Olivia De Zilva & Tyler Jackson Saturday NOV 15 from 5:30pm for 'Slow Lane' Tix $5 at the link: square.link/u/OSXrT1RC
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Fun to spend Saturday afternoon w/ Spoken Word SA hearing excellent variations on nature #poetry this past weekend. Chuffed that my tangential take on 'human nature' landed well! Thanks Pam for hosting, Shaine for a great feature set & Ian for his excellent pics. spokenwordsa.com.au/be-natural-p...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Cheers Alan. Really appreciate that reflection!
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Another month of Wednesday #poetry readings at Ern Malley bar, #Adelaide Both Chelsea Avard and myself will be on the bill October 8th. Come along — 6:30 for 7pm in Stepney, 137 Magill Road. Not a hoax!
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Manchester Review @manchesterreview.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Submission Open 15th September to 15th of October 2025 Submissions are now open for issue 28 of The Manchester Review. The Editors are looking forward to reading the best of your poetry, fiction, and non fiction.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
My effort for #PoemsAbout #NeverAgain Cheers to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk for curating these prompts.
#NeverAgain

will we think of flowers
growing from a moonscape
of glass sand and rubble

munitions and money
the rockets falling, launching
punching down and flailing

the velocity of escape
and us: red velvet dust
and annihilation

tyrants bicker the best seats
the rest: weary 
and weakened

the confidence of moral clarity
an illusion slipping towards death
and exhaustion

a reverie, forever 
again, a poem 
written twice
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
A far more susbstantive alignment, alas
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Our state poetry slam final falls on the same Saturday as Australia's national football code season climax...
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The Australian Poetry Slam 2025 – SA State Final put on by the folks at @spokenwordsa.bsky.social is coming up on Saturday 27 September at 7:30pm. I'll be competing alongside some truly excellent local poets and performers so come along! More info and tix below: spokenwordsa.com.au/australian-p...
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Australian Poetry Slam 2025 – SA State Final: Here is the full line-up and guest performer! – Spoken Word SA
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
The program develops research skills, academic networks, and pathways to future study, while offering a $1,500 stipend for full-time participation. Apply here: scholarships.adelaide.edu.au/Scholarships... Applications close 5pm, Friday 26 September 2025
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Adelaide Summer Research Scholarships | Scholarships & Prizes
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
For more information about these and other projects in the ABLE faculty: www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships... The Adelaide Summer Research Scholarships offer undergraduate students a funded six-week opportunity to work on real research projects under expert supervision.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
As part of Adelaide Uni's 2025 Summer Research Scholarships, @natemanning.bsky.social & I have two related projects open for applications: "Digital Pathways to Gendered & Misogynistic Extremism in Young Australians" & "Current Trends of Digitally Circulated Right-Wing Extremism in Australian Youth."
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Loved the light touch on this one.
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
A replay of my interview from earlier this year (discussing both #poetry & countering violent extremism research, especially regarding men & masculinity) on this week's Poet's Playlist Thursday June 19th at 8:30pm on Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM or listen online: www.radioadelaide.org.au/shows/poets-...
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Poet's Playlist - Radio Adelaide
Poet's Playlist is a show inspired by poetry. Join us for interviews with local poets and more Thursdays from 8:30pm
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Nathan Manning @natemanning.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🚨🚨 New funded PhD, looking at Violent and Misogynistic Ideologies in Online Spaces. www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships... @timlegrand.bsky.social @tasayouth.bsky.social @flindersuniversity.bsky.social @auspsa.bsky.social @bts-adams.bsky.social
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PhD Scholarship: Violent and Misogynistic Ideologies in Online Spaces - Flinders University
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
There will be range across these four readers but also, I think, a rich through-line of socially conscious and politically charged work. Hope to see you there!
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
I'm excited to be curator for next month's NO WAVE #poetry reading at The Wheatsheaf Hotel, bringing together four excellent and generation-spanning Adelaide poets: Geoff Goodfellow Mei Szetu Chelsea Avard and Erica Jolly 38 George Street Thebarton Wednesday June 4th, 2025 7 for a 7:30pm start
Monthly Poetry Reading Series

NO WAVE

4.6.2025
7:30pm
$5 Entry

'GENERATIONS'

Featuring
Geoff Goodfellow
Mei Szetu
Chelsea Avard
Erica Jolly

Curated By
Ben Adams

Live, Local poetry at the Wheaty on the first Wednesday of the month

THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL
38 George Street Thebarton
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Ben Adams @bts-adams.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Recently uploaded — my performance at the South Australian Poetry Slam final in September last year. As it happens, this #poem is about to see publication in Meniscus journal, so keep an eye out for that sometime this month. #poetry #slampoetry
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SA Poetry Slam 2024 Finalist Ben Adams
YouTube video by Spoken Word SA
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