Alongside the two poems which he has written for the Information and Cultural Exchange, writer and poet Omar Sakr, one of Australia’s foremost public thinkers, and the first Arab-Australian Muslim to win the prestigious Prime Minister’s Literary Award (2020), has spoken with Daniel Nour on...
Writer Omar Sakr, one of Australia’s foremost public thinkers, and the first Arab-Australian Muslim to win the prestigious Prime Minister’s Literary Award (2020), has written two original poems for Information and Cultural Exchange (I.C.E.). The new works, Masks Off and Stay Safe, offer profound insights...
Nina Gotsis is a member of I.C.E.’s program for neurodiverse musicians, Club Weld. Recently, she released her first EP of original songs - Music Colours. She says “I’ve been writing music for 15 years, and I’m very happy that people can listen to these songs...
We express our concern at the continued impact that lockdown measures are having on our partners and community members across Western and South Western Sydney. Our communities are deeply affected by these stay-at-home orders. We note the reliance across the suburbs of Western and South Western...
I’m an avid watcher of SBS Food but I’ve been tempted to switch it off many times this week because of the Mardi Gras ad - every time it comes on I get so uncomfortable and I haven’t had the energy to pinpoint why. I’ve been...
Uncle Muhammad and friends present song, story and those queer things Friday 5 March, 7pm 8 Victoria Road, Parramatta For Art At Night Parramatta Precinct, I.C.E. will be hosting a screening of a new work + performance by Uncle Muhammad (was previously one half of 2 Boys In...
On Saturday, 27 Feb, Delta 88 will open its' doors! Come through for a tour of the studio, free Ableton workshops and pop-ups from local record labels and stores. Meet Delta 88's studio engineers and musicians from the area. Let us know if you're coming! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/delta-88-studio-open-day-tickets-140941005341 The engineers: Chris...
While waiting in the line at Kmart to buy flag paraphernalia, the white women in ugg boots will contest my right to wear my ‘Invasion Day’ shirt. This is only a free country for the white people, and god forbid I be free to speak...
Medicine Women of the Flannel Flower Story tells of Invasion Day, the impact on us, the Traditional Owners, our Ancestors, our ongoing healing journey; our connection to Country, and our affinity with Flannel Flower. Flannel Flowers represent the Spirit of the Traditional Owners of Australia. Like...
Willow Grove is more than a building. This Italianate villa on Philip Street, Parramatta, was built in 1891 by draper, Annie Gallagher. It is a site of much controversy at the moment because of decisions to move the building from its’ current site to make...
