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Registrations & Cancellations
For workshops, talks and performances, we require you to
pre-register online, as some of these events will book out quickly. Fill in the JotForm link for each event you would like to attend.
Please note, we anticipate that some events will have a high demand but restricted capacity. If you can no longer attend an event, please email sophie@propel.org.au to let us know and we can offer your spot to someone else.
Festival Locations
KickstART events are spread across several venues and are specified according to each event. Here is a list of venue addresses should you require their addresses as you navigate this year’s festival.
Festival Discounts and Perks
Supports our local businesses around us,
as Festival goers, you claim your special discounts at some of these establishments during festival week!
Market Day
Special Events
Workshops
Performances
Talks
Exhibitions
BIPOC Artist Painting Workshop with The Lester Prize
Led by Wandani Noognar (Aboriginal) and Ait Koedhal (Torres Strait Islander) artist Tyrown Waigana, this workshop invites all young BIPOC visual artists of all skill levels to come and develop their practise in painting and creating art. All materials will be provided, just bring your ideas!
Zine Making with Sophie Smith and the Youth Pride Network (YPN)
If you're interested in zine making this is the workshop for you. Come down to the Fremantle Library and meet other artistic people to create something new. Each participant will create their own page which is then combined into one collective zine. This will be donated to the library and become a fixture in their zine library.
First Nations Youth Write Night with Casey Mulder
First Nations Youth Write Night is an opportunity to celebrate First Nations stories and storytellers and write in safe, collaborative space. The Write Night is an opportunity for mob to work on their writing and discuss a First Nations book with other young people. There will also be a discussion around the poetry collection Guwayu - For All Times.
Interwoven storytelling: journalism & creative writing with Molly Schmidt
Journalist and author Molly Schmidt will present on the ways her journalism career and writing practice are mutually informative and support each other. Delve into how interviewing real people can help develop your creative writing and explore how creative writing can be utilised in a career in media and news. The art of perfecting a pitch is important in both the newsroom and to get your fiction published - just bring your idea and then come away with a pitch and interview questions to get your story on its way.
Black and White Film Developing Workshop with Luke Moore and Silver Halide
During this workshop, you will spend the day learning everything you need to know about developing your roll of film by hand. This includes loading, unloading, developing, fixing, and drying film. This is a beginner-friendly workshop and encourages all skill levels to attend!
Quick on the Draw - an Urban Sketching Workshop with Ryan Naga
Join Ryan in observing Perth one drawing at a time. 'Quick on the Draw' is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks and any other art materials they are already comfortable with using. Basic equipment will be provided.
DJ Workshops with Club Jewelz
Club Jewelz's DJ Workshop is aimed towards women, gender diverse and non-binary folks, LGBTQI+, POC, BIPOC and Disabled people who are interested in learning how to DJ. This will be a session for beginners with no prior experience and will cover the basics of learning how to DJ.
The Sit with Amsha and Leilani Apa
This will be an interactive meditation workshop for confidence, self-belief and relaxation to help you get creative, dreaming and to go after your dreams! The workshop will include a guided relaxation meditation, movement meditation and journaling, so bring a pen and paper to jot down any ideas and if you have one, a yoga mat or cushion!