FREE Author Talk
About
Join local poet and author Joel Tann for a journey through the creative process behind his recently released poetry collection Vagrant Spirit.Joel is an accomplished writer, artist and poet whose passionate, poignant and personal performances have entertained audiences in regional Queensland for over a decade. A graduate of James Cook University's School of Creative Arts, Joel's published works include two poetry collections in print—Vagrant Spirit (2025) and Stardust and Soil (2022)—as well as spoken word recordings Dogma (2018), Hiding From The Light (2018), and Monarch (2016). Joel believes strongly in the value of creative self-expression, and hopes to inspire and equip others to discover and use their own authentic voice. He lives in North Rockhampton with his dwindling collection of cacti and succulents, and his growing collection of freshwater shrimp.
Date
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (UTC+10)Location
Rockhampton Southside Library
230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700