Illuminated Horizons

A Wordcore Wayfinders Showcase

Friday 22 August | Te Puna Creative Hub, Henderson | 7PM -Late
Tickets: $21

Illuminated Horizons is not just a show, it's an experience, a part of Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day - an immersive Wordcore showcase where words, sound, and visuals interweave to explore identity, ancestry, and transformation. Five creative trios - composed of writers, musicians, and visual artists - present original inter-arts performances shaped through deep collaboration and shared vision.

MC - Allana Goldsmith

Five Trios

unique performances, crafted by:

David Eggleton, Richard Wallis & Ronald Andreassend
Lex Shoemark, Luani Nansen & Noah Brown
Em Berry, Janina Nana Yaa & Rose Freeborn
Club Ruby (Jade Lewis, Hon Manawangphiphat) & Sally Louise
Paris Whitehead, Paul McLaney & Martin Sercombe

Wordcore Bands

Still Thinking

a dark synthwave dance and music shadowplay experience.

Monowatt

James Littlwood, Ross Cunningham and John Pain.

Moebius Orchestra

modular jazz/world ensemble.

Demi Urges

a haunting ritual from the Between

IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION

This is not just a show, we also invite you to an immersive installation and exhibition after the show from 9 pm - Late - meet the artists and immerse yourself in impact storytelling!

Interactive elements include Hebe Kearney's Blackout Poetry Installation and other installation work from the participating trios and bands.

This is an ambitious fusion of artforms that aims to give you a unforgettable Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day - bold, collaborative, and emotionally resonant. Step inside and see what happens when creative minds truly connect.

🌐 www.wordcorenz.blogspot.com | @wordcore_wayfinders | #IlluminatedHorizons

https://www.nzbookawards.nz/national-poetry-day/