Entertainment
22 May, 2025
Hidden talents and people’s passions have their moment
GREAT migrations, organic farming, Indigenous art, and a close encounter with death are among the visual storytelling moments featured at a PechaKucha night on the Tablelands this month.
The ‘Big Night of Little Chats’ on 30 May celebrates the 10th “volume” of the local PechaKucha.
Organisers said the event format was “short, sharp, compelling, and fits snugly into the Tablelands’ community vibe”.
Originating in Tokyo over 20 years ago, PechaKucha now has gatherings all over the world where people their stories by presenting slides accompanied by short explanations.
The upcoming volume features field ecologist Matt Bradford who shares one of the world’s great migrations, a project highlight of his 30-year career; and Michael Alba who takes us on his family’s journey to better health on an organic farm at Emerald Creek.
“We are finding more and more locals are coming out of the woodwork to talk about their lives, hidden talents and passions,” PechaKucha volunteer Mary Frances de Jourdan said.
“Whether you are an audience member, a volunteer, or a storyteller, PechaKucha is a wonderful night to be part of, and everyone comes away with something that resonates.”
Other highlights include storytelling artwork inspired by a love of traditional Indigenous culture, and an encounter with death that changed one man’s life perspective.
PechaKucha will be held on Friday 30 May at the Atherton Hotel Function Room, starting at 7pm. Food and drinks can be bought at the venue.
Tickets are $10 and available online at https://humanitix.com/au or at the door (cash only and sales will close at 6.55 pm).
Anyone keen to tell their story can contact organisers at email: pechakuchaatherton@gmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/pechakuchaatherton
