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BEBE OLIVER

POET | WRITER | PUBLIC SPEAKER

I live on the unceded land of the

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung.


I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Country as the Custodians of culture, truth, identity and the elements.

Bebe Oliver is a Bardi Jawi award-winning author, poet and illustrator.

 

​From his early days as a classical pianist and composer, Bebe swiftly rose to prominence as a West Australian Young Person of the Year, before producing and directing theatre, dance, public art and festivals across Australia, Aotearoa and Europe.​

 

As a leading advocate for Aboriginal advancement and self-determination, Bebe has collaborated with international entities including Aesop, Global Citizen, and World Pride to champion Blak stories and communities.​

 

A writer and speaker living on the unceded land of the Kulin peoples, Bebe is deeply committed to the empowerment and visibility of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creators.​ He is the Artistic Director and CEO of Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival, and the Deputy Chair of Magabala Books, demonstrating his drive for literary excellence and cultural representation.​

 

Bebe’s highly celebrated and widely published work explores love, loss, identity, the intersection of Aboriginal and gay existence, and the rich tapestry of place and Country, making him a compelling and transformative voice in contemporary literature.

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