Chatty Bench Festival acknowledges the Turrbal and Yuggera people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this work was made. We acknowledge all the people of the lands that make this work possible. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging, and commit to standing with our First Nations people.

Chatty Bench Festival 2021

The Chatty Bench Community Festival is a free, all-inclusive event held over four weekends that aims to bring together the various community members of Kelvin Grove in the shared act of storytelling and thus showcase and celebrate the socio-cultural diversity of the community. The central theme of the event is creating a sense of community, belonging and connection.

The festival is kid-friendly, drug-free, alcohol-free and cigarette-free.

The festival is open to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

OUR MISSION

Creating a safe, fun space through the use of the benches where people engage in storytelling and learn from each other to celebrate different points of view, welcoming diversity and creating connections.

OUR VALUES

  • Connection : The CBF Festival will contribute to friendship and sense of community.

  • Inclusion: The CBF Festival is where people from all walks of life can contribute, listen and be heard.

  • Creativity: The CBF Festival is a space of celebration, fun and variety.

  • Respect: The CBF Festival is where there is empathy and curiosity for all points of view.

WHERE & WHEN

  • Kulgun Park, Kelvin Grove Urban Village (KGUV), Kelvin Grove

  • First three Saturdays, 8am-1pm: 13 November, 20th November and 27th November 2021 (27th cancelled due to rain).

  • Final Saturday, 8am to 9pm: 4th December 2021


Please note all dates and activities are subject to Queensland Government COVID-19 advice.

What are the Chatty Benches?

Code of Conduct

CBF Schedule

Come Make the Festival: Be a Chatty Bencher, Volunteer, Propose some Art, and more.

CBF Partners