Benjamin Solah

Benjamin Solah, raised in the western suburbs of Sydney, but now residing in Melbourne, is a writer, poet, spoken word artist and the Director of Melbourne Spoken Word. His work has been described as 'no-holds barred, passionate' and is often concerned with oppression, resistance and popular culture. His work has featured in publications including Overland, Geek Mook and The Emerging Writer, and has performed poetry around Melbourne, including at the National Gallery of Victoria and readings such as Passionate Tongues and The Dan Poets. He published a dual EP, Duel Power, with Santo Cazzati in 2012 and a chapbook concerned with the treatment of asylum seeker, broken bodies in 2013.