Why it matters: Men's mental health often goes unspoken, and this event creates a safe space for conversation, creativity, and community support.
The details: The Pop-up Talk Show will run from 15:00-19:00 and features performances from local artists including XIDONTLIE, a long-standing advocate for mental health and disability rights.
Other featured speakers and performers include:
Ed Ngai, digital artist and CICC founder
Dan Somers
L.A Muse
Romeo Mustata
Who's behind it: The event is hosted by the This Is Ipswich team in collaboration with Scripted Development.
What to expect: The open talk show and creative showcase focuses on raising awareness around men's mental health, sharing personal stories, and building community support through conversation, networking and performance.
For your planning: Food will be available for purchase from The Caribbean Smokehouse, with furniture supplied by Threads For All and Fresh Start.
Worth noting: The event welcomes all attendees, not just men, and forms part the third part of a documentary filming segment.
The bottom line: The Pop-up Talk Show aims to break stigma and encourage conversation about men's mental health in a welcoming environment. Head over and join the conversation. No booking required.
