We are delighted to present Rhythm and Risk: Writing Into the Storm with Omar Musa.

OMAR MUSA is an author, poet, rapper and visual artist from Queanbeyan, NSW. He has released three poetry books (including Killernova), five hip hop records, and written an acclaimed one man play, Since Ali Died. He was named one of the Sydney Morning Herald’s Young Novelists of the Year in 2015 for his novel Here Come the Dogs and long-listed for the Miles Franklin Award. He received a standing ovation at TEDx Sydney at the Sydney Opera House. Omar is based between Brooklyn and Borneo.

Omar Musa’s work bristles with energy. In Rhythm and Risk, Omar will give us a window into his multi-faceted writing process. Discover how he cross-pollinates between form and draws from visual art in his writing practice.

5:30PM for a 6:00PM start 
6:00PM - 7:30PM Discussion and Q&A
7:30PM - 8:00PM Book signing

Venue: The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia