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Ben Adams

@BadBadams

Poet, academic researcher & arts reviewer. PhD on Charles Bukowski & postmodern humanism. Publications on masculinity, education & countering violent extremism.

 Adelaide, South Australia
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TL;DR Use the code LXFANDF30 for a 30% discount on our recently released book 'Vulnerability, Extremism, and Schooling' @GarthStahl @Melanie_Baak @SamSchulz75 for purchase through the publisher @RLPublisher rowman.com/ISBN/978166693516…
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Celebrate the launch of 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗲 𝗭𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗮'𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝙎𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚 (𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀) @NO_WAVE_ADL. With Carissa Fischer, Katerina Bryant, Ken Bolton & @InReviewAU editor Walter Marsh. events.humanitix.com/sick-no…
Sick Note Launch

Sick Note Launch

Hi, just confirming you've received my email :) Celebrate the launch of Olivia De Zilva's debut poetry collection, 'Sick Note' on Saturday 24 October.

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Next month, @NO_WAVE_ADL 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺. Join us on Wednesday July 1st @TheWheaty Tix $10 — events.humanitix.com/no-wave…
NO WAVE - Art As Action Fundraiser

NO WAVE - Art As Action Fundraiser

Join us on Wednesday July 1 at the Wheaty to hear talented local artists and activists responding to the theme of ART AS ACTION.

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My thoughts for @InReviewAU on Stephen Orr's latest novel 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴 from @WakefieldPress — which explores the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions. indailysa.com.au/inreview/bo…
Book review: The Night Parrots - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Book review: The Night Parrots - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Stephen Orr's latest novel draws from the life of anthropologist Theodore ‘Ted’ Strehlow to explore the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions.

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SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Send us your whorls, incantations—our editors can’t wait! 🌀🐚✨ Submission guidelines on our site: theshorepoetry.org/
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Conference, "Masculinities and Misogyny Online", July 13-14, Melbourne Explores research on the manosphere and intervention and prevention strategies, with leading scholars, policy makers, and educators. Both in-person & online attendance Register here: eventbrite.com.au/e/masculin…
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Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★ My @ADLfringe music review @InReviewAU indailysa.com.au/inreview/mu…
Fringe review: An Hour of Sad Songs - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Fringe review: An Hour of Sad Songs - InReview | InDaily, Inside South Australia

Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★

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My statement on why I have decided to withdraw from this year’s Adelaide Writers Festival.
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This Saturday NOV 15 from 5:30pm is 'Slow Lane' — a curated #poetry reading at Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor. Featuring Steve Brock, Olivia De Zilva, myself & Tyler Jackson, who's put this whole show together. Tix $5 at the link: square.link/u/OSXrT1RC
Slow Lane Poetry Reading - Tyler Jackson Art

Slow Lane Poetry Reading - Tyler Jackson Art

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Adult beverages provided by Yeo Haus - Port Elliot Book now if you're keen to come, for the purposes of seating, provision of said beverages & so forth. I promised at least one funny poem but may have wrangled together an entire comically tinged set. You'll have to find out...
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Next Thursday morning (23rd October) myself and Val Braendler will be featuring at the Edwards Crossing Writers Group open mic #poetry event in Murray Bridge, in our roles as co-editors of this year's FRIENDLY STREET POETS anthology. MC extraordinaire Nigel Ford will be hosting.
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Audience members are welcome, in case you happen to be in the neighbourhood or fancy a drive to hear some poems!
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Great fun to spend a Saturday afternoon @SpokenWord_SA hearing some excellent variations on nature #poetry this past weekend. Chuffed that my tangential take on 'human nature' landed well! Thanks Pam Makin for hosting & Ian Gibbons for his excellent pics! spokenwordsa.com.au/be-natur…
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Don't sit on that novella or poetry collection — send it to Driftwood Press instead! Use the link in our bio for details. #callforsubmissions
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A reminder: we are open for submissions through October. Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, translations, and graphic narratives. Check out details and our latest issue on our website. #litmags tahomaliteraryreview.com/sub…
Tahoma Literary Review - Submissions

Tahoma Literary Review - Submissions

Our reading periods typically run January 15 - March 31 and August 15 - October 31. Pay rates, other details on our submission page.

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Our submissions are OPEN! Send us all your gorgeous work! beavermag.org
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The contest awards $900 in prizes, publication and a Zoom reading! We are all about celebrating your win with you. Join our River Heron community. Link in profile.
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Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is our only remedy The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root. By @NoyOrly. 972mag.com/israel-holocaust-…
Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is the remedy

Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is the remedy

The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mark Ruffalo Says ‘Boycott, Divest, Sanction, and Prosecute’ Israel

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Ruffalo Says ‘Boycott, Divest, Sanction, and Prosecute’ Israel

Mehdi sits down with the Hollywood actor and activist to discuss genocide in Gaza, fascism at home, useless Democratic leaders in Congress and, yes, Marvel movies!

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The @OzPoetrySlam 2025 — SA State Final put on by the good folks @SpokenWord_SA is happening on Saturday 27 September at 7:30pm. I'll be competing alongside some truly excellent local poets and performers so come along! More info and tix below: spokenwordsa.com.au/australi…

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Last minute, I know, but I'll be featuring at Ern Malley bar tomorrow evening (Wednesday) along with @ChelseaAvard (a true poetry power couple appearance!) and @thomsullivansa 6:30pm for a 7 o'clock start in Stepney — 137 Magill Road Come along if you're keen
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UPDATE: Due to a double booking, this reading has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled in October. Evidently there's a book launch on at the Ern tonight.
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