Ben Adams

Poet, academic researcher & arts reviewer.
PhD on Charles Bukowski & postmodern humanism.
Publications on masculinity, education & countering violent extremism.

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

TL;DR

Use the code LXFANDF30 for a 30% discount on our recently released book 'Vulnerability, Extremism, and Schooling' @GarthStahl @Melanie_Baak @SamSchulz75 for purchase through the publisher @RLPublisher

https://t.co/rZpIXDRAhN

[The Shore @PoetryShore]

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Send us your whorls, incantations—our editors can’t wait! 🌀🐚✨

Submission guidelines on our site: https://t.co/Gpd94pac8b

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

@NO_WAVE_ADL returns for 2026 beginning w/ four excellent featured readers from across Adelaide & South Australia's thriving literary scene @TheWheaty. They are:

Courtney Jaye
Tyler Jackson
Tracy McNally
& Jazz Fechner-Lante

Event Page: https://t.co/IgpVcWT4jP

See you soon!
NW

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

Conference, "Masculinities and Misogyny Online", July 13-14, Melbourne

Explores research on the manosphere and intervention and prevention strategies, with leading scholars, policy makers, and educators.

Both in-person & online attendance

Register here: https://t.co/8hwl4TivKh

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Adelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★

My @ADLfringe music review @InReviewAU

https://t.co/hfJckOhPoG

[Jane Caro @JaneCaro]

My statement on why I have decided to withdraw from this year’s Adelaide Writers Festival.

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Adult beverages provided by Yeo Haus - Port Elliot

Book now if you're keen to come, for the purposes of seating, provision of said beverages & so forth.

I promised at least one funny poem but may have wrangled together an entire comically tinged set. You'll have to find out...

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

This Saturday NOV 15 from 5:30pm is 'Slow Lane' — a curated #poetry reading at Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor.

Featuring Steve Brock, Olivia De Zilva, myself & Tyler Jackson, who's put this whole show together.

Tix $5 at the link: https://t.co/x4AIp9Bcc3

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

Audience members are welcome, in case you happen to be in the neighbourhood or fancy a drive to hear some poems!

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

Next Thursday morning (23rd October) myself and Val Braendler will be featuring at the Edwards Crossing Writers Group open mic #poetry event in Murray Bridge, in our roles as co-editors of this year's FRIENDLY STREET POETS anthology.

MC extraordinaire Nigel Ford will be hosting.

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

Great fun to spend a Saturday afternoon @SpokenWord_SA hearing some excellent variations on nature #poetry this past weekend. Chuffed that my tangential take on 'human nature' landed well! Thanks Pam Makin for hosting & Ian Gibbons for his excellent pics!
https://t.co/bpKIuIeiZc

[Driftwood Press @driftwoodpress]

Don't sit on that novella or poetry collection — send it to Driftwood Press instead! Use the link in our bio for details. #callforsubmissions

[Tahoma Literary Review @TahomaReview]

A reminder: we are open for submissions through October. Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, translations, and graphic narratives. Check out details and our latest issue on our website. #litmags
https://t.co/5eVBkWA48R

[Beaver Magazine! SUBS CLOSED @thebeavermag]

Our submissions are OPEN! Send us all your gorgeous work! https://t.co/cfwfW6lHIX

[River Heron Review @River_Heron]

The contest awards $900 in prizes, publication and a Zoom reading! We are all about celebrating your win with you. Join our River Heron community. Link in profile.

[Ben Adams @BadBadams]

@thomsullivansa 💯

[+972 Magazine @972mag]

Israel is waging a holocaust in Gaza. Denazification is our only remedy

The deadly ethno-supremacy inherent to Israeli society runs deeper than Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich. It must be confronted at its root.

By @NoyOrly.

https://t.co/2Rnzft2vcq

[Zeteo @zeteo_news]

Watch the full conversation:
https://t.co/Ih86Szpv7u

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The @OzPoetrySlam 2025 — SA State Final put on by the good folks @SpokenWord_SA is happening on Saturday 27 September at 7:30pm.

I'll be competing alongside some truly excellent local poets and performers so come along!

More info and tix below:

https://t.co/yEJkGmvAEK

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UPDATE: Due to a double booking, this reading has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled in October. Evidently there's a book launch on at the Ern tonight.

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Last minute, I know, but I'll be featuring at Ern Malley bar tomorrow evening (Wednesday) along with @ChelseaAvard (a true poetry power couple appearance!) and @thomsullivansa

6:30pm for a 7 o'clock start in Stepney — 137 Magill Road

Come along if you're keen