Amy Bodossian

Hi, I’m Amy, a multi award winning performer, spoken word artist, published poet and facilitator. I’ve been enchanting audiences for over 20 years with my uniquely real, whimsical, edgy, vulnerable and hilarious songs, spoken word and performance art.I’ve been running workshops and courses for over a decade, connecting with thousands of people through the power of poetic language.In a supportive, nurturing, inspiring space, I invite people to travel into the place poetry comes from, explore their creative voice and uncover the surprising wisdom, truth, wit and unique flair in their own words, then share these words with others. Through guided discussions, juicy prompts, creative exercises and playful exploration, I encourage people to take creative risks and go somewhere they haven't gone before.You don't have to think of yourself as a “poet” to write poetry. In fact, I think there are a lot of notions about what a poet is that are completely unhelpful. I believe our very existence is poetry, and that anyone can access their own poetic voice when they feel free, supported and encouraged to let loose and see what emerges.I can’t wait to see what you uncover!A bit more about me : I've studied drama at Flinders University (majoring in what I like to call “the gutter and the stars”), performed in a travelling Shakespeare company, appeared on ABC’s Spicks and Specks and Please Like Me, performed at major festivals across Australia, headlined Melbourne’s top poetry events, been nominated for a Green Room Award, won the 2017 MSW Convenor’s Choice Award and the SA Young Women Writers’ Award. I've received multiple arts grants and critical acclaim for my one-woman shows.