It’s true. Pádraig Ó Tuama is returning to our fair shores with his recently published books: Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press), and the anthology 44 Poems on Being with Each Other; A Poetry Unbound Collection (Canongate and WW Norton). Join us for a night of poetry readings and music and all that feels good in the world. 

Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 6pm arrival, doors at 6.30pm, evening starts at 6.45pm – 8.30pm. 

Address: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, 37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Book (early bird) tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/padraig-o-tuama-returns-to-poetica

Our partner for this event is Gertrude & Alice Bookstore. Jane and the team will be selling books on the night. PLUS we are so, so happy that Huck Hastings will be perfming a few songs for us on the night. PLUS there will be a very grand open mic. Limited spots for this and all poets must submit their poem (no longer than 3 mins) to Miriam for a chance on the open mic. email: poeticabondi@gmail.com

Pádraig Ó Tuama (b. 1975, Ireland) is a poet with interests in language, violence, power, and religion. He is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and has published volumes of poetry, essays, a memoir and theology. 2025 saw the publication of Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems (CHEERIO and Copper Canyon Press), and the anthology 44 Poems on Being with Each Other; A Poetry Unbound Collection (Canongate and WW Norton). He lives in Belfast and New York City.

Pádraig Ó Tuama, photo credit: David Pugh

Huck Hastings is an Eora based songwriter, producer and radio maker who follows their diverse artistic impulses wherever they may lead. They are currently at work finishing the debut album for side project ‘Hacky Sack’ as well as the follow up to their 2021 debut album ‘cheers to progress’.