Grains of Sand | Perth Poetry Festival 2025

Perth Poetry Festival 2025

Grains of Sand

A Multicultural Soirée

Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025

Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000

Poetry is a vessel that holds the essence of culture. It invites listeners in, quietly opening doors, setting the stage, harmonising voices, and making one feel at home.

Our multicultural poetry night returns with renewed power, guiding us through voices shaped by migration, memory, language, and resilience. This event weaves a vibrant tapestry of identities and lived experience, giving centre stage to powerful poetic expression from diverse communities.

This 2025 edition presents an evocative line-up of creatives, each bringing depth and texture to the evolving story of who we are and how we belong:

• Jack Collard

• Asha Rajan

• Rashida Murphy

• Andrew Sutherland

• Marziya Mohammedali

• Doreshawar Khan

• Sher Ting Chim

• Lidya Pawestri

Hosted by

Indrani Perera, a Sri Lankan/German/Australian poet based in Naarm (Melbourne), known for her narrative plainsong poetry and as the founder of Pocketry, the home of unheard voices.

This magical evening will touch on themes of migration, identity, language, heritage, cultural memory, and the universal longing for home.

Tickets:

• General Admission: $25.00

• WA Poets Members: $20.00

• Flexi Ticket: Pay what you can (minimum $25.00)

Accessibility:

This event is wheelchair accessible. The City of Perth Library has lift access, accessible toilets, and nearby ACROD parking bays. Please contact us if you have specific access needs.

Don’t miss this beautiful convergence of voices that speak across continents and cultures. Reserve your seat today and witness a unique celebration of poetic diversity.

Visit perthpoetryfestival.com for tickets and more information.

Book your seats right away!!