Reclaiming Solidarity: Voices for Unity, the (Mini) Poetry Slam
Published on 11 November 2025
In September, Bellingen Shire Council hosted our first-ever Poetry Slam; a vibrant community event designed to spark conversation and connection around the theme “Reclaiming Solidarity.”
If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! We captured the performances on film so everyone can celebrate the creativity and courage of our community members who participated.
Seventeen talented performers took part in the competition, and their powerful poems are now available to watch and share below.
Reclaiming Solidary: Voices for Unity Performances
Finn Kolosque and Mala Colmer, "Finn and Mala's Message"
First Place Winners
Jennifer Genest,"Yoga"
Second Place Winner
Orly Grace, "Spirit is Calling"
Third Place Winner
Angela Tate, "Beg to Differ"
Brian Purcell, "For Charlie"
Emma Gentle, "Hold On"
Matt Sincock, 'No One"
Rowena Sierant, "Glory to Ukraine"
Suzi Andrews, "The Big Divide 1 & 2", "Coda"
Will Douglas, "A Free Country"
Zach Armytage, "White Flag"
Lucy Alderson-Hicks, "Our Silent Warriors"
Julie Bain, "Slamming Seventy"