Raw, inclusive, and unapologetically bold, this poetry showcase transforms the Ramp stage at The Old Ambo into a pulsing hub of spoken word. Curated by Ben Hines (Humble Dumpling), some 15 diverse performers are brought together to ignite the mic with narrative splendour – from visceral truth-telling to lyrical flights of imagination.

Headliners include Devi Telfer, a Kaurna Narrungga writer and performer whose excerpts from her one-woman play SONG are described as “poetic”, “mesmerising”, and “honest”, and Ben Burns delivers finely tuned craft and mythological intimacy, fresh from a sell-out show and seasoned on international stages.

Add a bonus contingent of local Nambourean wordsmiths, and you’ve got an afternoon of rhythm, revelation, and rebellion. Prepare to be transformed – Namba Narrates will leave its words etched in your bones.

Horizon Festival Acknowledgements 

Namba Narrates is presented by Horizon Festival 2026 in partnership with The Old Ambulance Station.