Cieavash Arean and Huda The Goddess ‘The Evolution of our Revolutions’ @ Studio 188

Presented by BEMAC… 

Australian Poetry Slam Champion Huda The Goddess and multi-instrumentalist Cieavash Arean join forces to explore childhood memories, journeys of exile and haven, and the pain that underlines it all. With bold words and exquisite melodies, they weave together the intergenerational parallels and contrasts of their efforts as activists using art to bring personal and political realities to the fore.

Huda The Goddess is a spoken word poet, educator, mental health advocate, dancer and workshop facilitator. She describes poetry as one of her senses that has allowed her to turn her experiences into art and maintain her connection to her people. She is the current Australia Poetry Slam Champion and two-time Queensland champ, as well as the founder and creator of Black Ink and ‘She Is’ Collective.

Cieavash Arean was born in Tehran, Iran. A self-taught musician playing a number of instruments such as Barbat, Kamanche, Ney, Tar, Flute, Daf, Zorna, Ghoshme, Flute and Piano Accordion. Cieavash has performed at Woodford Folk Festival, QPAC, Customs and Government House, Brisbane Multicultural Festival and Brisbane Festival, among many others. He has also composed music for theatre and film, performing live for Queensland Theatre Company.

Presented in partnership with Studio 188.

 

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Ipswich City Council has transformed the historic Old Baptist Church into the intimate, well renowned performing arts venue, Studio 188. Offering a year-round program of art, culture and entertainment in the heart of Ipswich, Studio 188 boasts a flexible space, regular live music gigs, artist residencies and creative development workshops where big ideas are hatched and people come together in ways that connect and inspire. 

Studio 188 is the home for local artists and community folk to foster industry connections, gain exposure and develop new works, with regular free workshops and programs. 

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