WHAT I DO
Consulting and producing services for First Peoples practitioners in performing arts on creative projects and programs (and limited consulting for non-First Peoples folk). Speaking engagements (Panel talks, Panel host, Keynote, or MC) ONLY connected to my fields of expertise, and select writing projects.
See below for full list of yarns we can have and rates for engagements.
WHAT I DON’T DO
Cultural consultation, workshop facilitation, cultural performance (making or programming), writing or performing an Acknowledgement of Country for non-First Peoples folk, booking or directing folks where to book a Welcome to Country, casting or talent management, acting/performing, dramaturgy, or directing. I also don’t do speaking engagements or writing projects about broad public issues, #auspol, or basically anything not related to my field.
This is not just work, is it my whole person, my people, and my place. Just because I’m a Blakfulla in the arts, doesn’t mean I can fill any random role on a project. Please respect that by only making enquiries that fit the above and below parameters.
YARNS WE CAN HAVE
“I HAVE THIS IDEA…”
If you have an idea but don’t know where to start, book me for a 30-60 minute conversation and let’s just nut it out. We’ll quickly talk concept, strategy, timeline, and maybe even get to funding/finances if time allows. ELIGIBILITY: blakfullas only. PRICE: the cost of a phone call.
“WHERE CAN I FIND MONEY FOR THIS?”
OK you have the idea, you just need the walang! Book me for a 30-45 min conversation and we’ll whip through what funding support is out there, what in-kind support you may be able to gather, and what your timeline might be for pulling it all together. ELIGIBILITY: blakfullas only. PRICE: the cost of a phone call.
“THERE’S A GRANT I WANT TO GO FOR…”
You already have the idea and the plan, and you’re on your way to getting support, but you want that little extra blak magic to get you there. Book me for grant writing services - either from start to finish or for a last minute polish. ELIGIBILITY: blakfullas only. PRICE: $0 - $50/hour (negotiable and depending on grant outcome)
“I NEED A PRODUCER”
The whole project package. I can work with you on concept, strategy, timelines, funding, project delivery, financial administration, and evaluation. I believe good work needs true collaboration, and our work will be founded on principles of respect and reciprocity. ELIGIBILITY: blakfullas only. PRICE: negotiable and depending on grant outcomes, but this is a paid service.
“I NEED A CRITICAL FRIEND”
Sometimes you just need to talk out an issue or circumstance in confidence with a mate who will be kind but fair. Book me in to talk through some stuff, and I will try to be as honest and open as possible with you. This is a special service for non-Indigenous allies to discuss blak work in the arts, but not designed to replace Google. ELIGIBILITY: non-First Peoples folk only. PRICE: $50 - $100/hour OR equivalent donation to a blak community org (can recommend).
“I NEED TO PULL YOU UP”
I am always learning and open to learn. If you see or hear me doing shit that’s just WRONG, and you have the capacity to do so, please pull me up. I promise to make time to process, educate myself, respond as needed, and adjust. ELIGIBILITY: erryone. PRICE: the cost of a phone call and my humility.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Please provide with your enquiry a full brief including date, time, location, topic/s, names of other key people involved, and whether you plan to feed us. Please note my speaking style is not academic or professional - I humour to cover my nerves, I may swear, I tell stories within stories, and I’m surprisingly grumpy (but like, in a charming way?)
PANEL TALK - PANELIST
For panels about First Peoples performing arts, arts administration, or my very shaky emerging practice as a writer. PRICE: $300 minimum (1 hour panel + 1 hour prep) plus travel. $150/hour onwards for additional prep or panel time.
PANEL TALK - HOST
For panels about First Peoples performing arts, arts administration, or my shit hot career as a fucking great writer. PRICE: $450 minimum (1 hour panel + 2 hours prep) plus travel. $150/hour onwards for additional prep or panel time.
EVENT MC
For events about First Peoples performing arts, or arts administration, or broader arts sector gatherings. PRICE: $450 minimum (2 hour event + 1 hours prep) plus travel. $150/hour onwards for additional prep or event time.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
This scares the willies out of me and I will probably say no to your enquiry but same deal - events relating to my specialties only. PRICE: $750 minimum (>1 hour presentation + several hours of shitting myself) plus travel.