Sonic Tonic: Words and Sound

Ariana Tikao is a Kāi Tahu writer, musician and New Zealand Arts Laureate. Her work spans poetry, music and interdiscipl

Molly Crighton a UK-born writer living in Ōtepoti Dunedin. She studied English and Classics at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and

Erik Kennedy is the author of three books of poems, most recently the Ockham-shortlisted Sick Power Trip (2025). Origina

Juanita Hepi, Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi, is an artivist, haututū and multidisciplinary storyteller wh

Joseph Trinidad is a Filipino writer who lives in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. His work has been featured in Landfall

Shariff Burke (Malay-Pākehā) is a writer born in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and raised in Singapore. He lives in Te Whanganui-a

Dominic Hoey is a poet, author, youth worker, and small dog owner from Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. He’s released three be

Peter Wright is a prolific recording artist, performer and sound artist based in Ōhinehou/Lyttelton, known predominantly

Saturday, 5 September — 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Gather your crew and soak up the energy of this spirited live poetry showcase.

Friday, 4 September — 10:30am – 11:30am

The writer William Trevor said the short story form is defined by “the art of the glimpse.” It should be an explosion of

Thursday, 3 September — 7:00pm – 9:30pm

The Ōtautahi Poetry Slam returns to WORD Christchurch! Poets will be throwing down like their lives depend on it, raisin