Bebe Oliver
A Bardi Jawi wordsmith, award-winning poet, author and illustrator, Bebe Oliver is all heart and hustle. Once a classical pianist, now a powerhouse in Blak storytelling, he’s written, created and led work across stages, streets and seas, from Australia to Europe.
Bebe’s debut poetry collection more than these bones hit hard and hugged harder, winning praise for its raw beauty, and his second collection if this is the end was published in 2024 to similar acclaim. Living on Kulin Country, he’s a fierce advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives. He is the Deputy Chair of Magabala Books and the Artistic Director and CEO of Blak & Bright.
Bebe will be appearing at the following events: