Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series
HOTA Gallery Public Program
16th May - 8th Aug
Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series
Photo credit: Amber Joy Hasted
Curated by poetry champion and community activist Huda Fadlelmawla, Black Ink Presents: Poetry Night Series is a dynamic program of live open mic poetry events culminating in an end of year Grand Slam celebration.
Black Ink is dedicated to centring Black diaspora artists, cultivating a safe and brave space for BIPOC creatives grounded in open dialogue and meaningful connection. Each Poetry Night is a chance to celebrate the power of spoken word poetry as a force for artistic expression, with feature performances from established Black Ink poets, and the opportunity to participate in guided writing exercises and an open mic session.
Black Ink presents: Water speaks
Saturday 13 June, 6:00 – 8:00pm, doors from 5:45pm
The second Black Ink Presents event will respond to the exhibition Beneath the Surface, and showcase feature artists SOLCHLD and Huda the Goddess.
Optional Dress Theme: Blue as the ocean
Question: When does someone become an "artist"?
Prompt: "The ocean reminds me…"
Share with us your favourite Australian body of water
$10 Mob Tix
Mob Tix are a special allocation of tickets that allows First Nations peoples both within and outside Australia access to a discounted rate to certain programs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Australia are eligible, as well as Māori, Pasifika and First Nations people from other countries.
A $4 transaction fee will apply for e ticket delivery purchases (excluding free events + donations).For Hold at Box Office ticket delivery purchases, a $6 fee will apply.Please view full Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing your tickets.
#Artist Bios
Huda Fadlemawla
Huda Fadlemawla is an internationally recognised spoken word poet, educator, and activist, renowned for her powerful improvised poetry. A proud Black Sudanese Muslim woman, she uses her artistry to challenge narratives, ignite conversation, and foster deep connections between audiences and writers.
With over a decade in the arts, Huda has made history and broken barriers. She won the Australian Poetry Slam in 2021 and became the first spoken word poet invited to the World Slam Poetry Championship in Belgium. Her impact spans global stages, having performed at Singapore Writers Festival, Ubud Writers Festival, London Queens of Poetry, and Readers Festival, as well as major Australian literary events like Bondi Writers Festival and Adelaide Writers Festival.
SOLCHLD
SOLCHLD is a Magan-djin based Jamaican/Arrernte artist whose raw, soulful vocals and effortless poetic writing style is as potent as her presence.
Influenced by Soul, R&B, and Gospel SOLCHLD creates music that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Typified by a signature bouncy cadence and infectious melodies.
Coming from two strong cultural influences, SOLCHLD's Arrernte (traditional custodians of Mparntwe/ Alice Springs) and Jamaican roots bleed into the rich storytelling that is the centre of her music.
SOLCHLD brings more than just the music - she's a storyteller, a healer, and a visionary the world needs now.
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