NEXT EVENT:
WHEN: 18TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM
WHERE: LA DIGA, 6 VICTORIA ST, ROBE, SA
Fill out a form to participate as a speaker, or come along on the night to listen to the stories.
STORIES FROM THE LAND & SEA
GIVING VOICE TO THE CHARACTERS OF OUR LANDSCAPE
STORIES FROM THE LAND & SEA GIVING VOICE TO THE CHARACTERS OF OUR LANDSCAPE
Stories remind us that we’re part of something larger, weaving individual voices into a shared narrative where every person feels seen, valued, and connected.
It is through storytelling that our landscape and community is brought to life.
Each tale whether of hardship or hilarity adds colour and depth to the community tapestry. Stories encourage empathy by offering a glimpse into another’s world. Listening to a neighbour’s journey fosters compassion and helps bridge differences, forging bonds that endure through both calm and storm.
When people gather to tell stories they are doing more than reminiscing. They are giving voice to the character of their landscape. They are honouring the wisdom of elders, the hopes of newcomers, and the spirit of everyone in between, anchoring the community’s sense of identity and belonging. Storytelling ensures that no one’s journey goes unheard; it guards against silence and isolation, replacing it with understanding and warmth. In truth, it is through storytelling that a community finds its living heart.
OUR STORY
YOUR STORY
A few tips on the structure of your story;
Firstly:
Write it down. No matter how well you know the story you would like to tell, write it down and read from it. When standing in front of people, on a stage, things will unintentionally be left out, it happens to the best and it can be disappointing.
Secondly:
Drop the listener straight into your story. Trust the listeners intelligence and start where the story begins. Begin your story at the moment of action or emotion. Don’t spend time spelling out the background or ‘setting the scene’ in exhaustive detail. Trust that your listeners will quickly understand who’s who and what’s at stake as your narrative unfolds.
Thirdly:
Let them connect the dots. Avoid spoon-feeding the point of your story. Suggest meaning through events, reactions, or changes. Audiences find satisfaction in piecing together what’s not said outright.
Criteria: Your story must be true. Either a story about your life directly or an event you were a part of.
The event organisers reserve the right to stop you from telling your story if they deem it is offensive to the audience.