The Palestine Laboratory Film & Q&A – 24/04/2025
The Palestine Laboratory Episode 1Investigating the Global Export of Israel’s Occupation Technology Join us for a screening of The Palestine Laboratory, a groundbreaking documentary by journalist Antony Loewenstein, published by Al Jazeera in January 2025. This film uncovers how Israel has developed a “technology of occupation” in Palestine and profits by exporting it worldwide. Episode 1 delves into how Israeli weapons and surveillance technologies—marketed as “field-tested” and “battle-proven”—are first deployed against Palestinians before being sold to governments and security forces across the globe. The documentary examines:-The role of military intelligence Unit 8200 in incubating surveillance tech start-ups-The expansion of Israel’s AI targeting systems in Gaza-How Israeli arms and security companies thrive by promoting an ethno-nationalist agenda Following the screening, join us for an exclusive Q&A chaired by Sabrin Hasbun with:Antony Loewenstein – Presenter/Co-writerDan Davies – Director/Co-writerFarid Barsoum – Commissioning Editor/Executive Producer At Palestine House, 113 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6JQ Tickets available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/palestinehouse/1650378?
Sounds of Sumud – 15/03/2025
Sabrin was invited to read at this event. Join us for a deeply moving and powerful evening of music, unity, and hope as Wales’ most celebrated voices come together in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Sumud is an Arabic word used to describe the persistent steadfastness of the Palestinian people, and in the historic and atmospheric setting of Llandaff Cathedral on March 15th, this special night will be an expression of sumud, of resilience, love, and unwavering support for the people of Palestine through the power of song. Find tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundsofsumud/1523421?
Films at Arnolfini Q&A – 05/12/2024
Sabrin looks forward to watching again these short films that so deeply talk about Palestinian memories and imagination, and she can’t wait to talk about this and more in a Q&A with Ali Roche. Please make sure to book your tickets! You don’t want to miss this. Double Bill at Arnolfini: As If No Misfortune Had Occurred in the Night + Familiar Phantoms Please join us this Thursday, 5 December, at 19:30 at the Arnolfini for a compelling evening featuring two profound films by Palestinian director Larissa Sansour, in collaboration with Søren Lind. As If No Misfortune Had Occurred in the Night: An Arabic-language opera delving into themes of loss, mourning, and inherited trauma, blending Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder with the traditional Palestinian song Mashaal. Set in a derelict chapel, this 21-minute film offers a haunting meditation on intergenerational sorrow. Watch an interview with the directors here: https://youtu.be/FrUgOeu5huA Familiar Phantoms: A personal and experimental documentary shot in a derelict mansion, inspired by Sansour’s own family history. This 42-minute film explores intergenerational trauma and the lingering presence of the past. After the screenings, there will be a Q&A session with producer Ali Roche, providing deeper insights into the creation and themes of these works. Venue: Arnolfini, BS1 4Q ADon’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with thought-provoking cinema and participate in a meaningful discussion. Book your tickets now: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/arnolfini/thu-5-dec-as-if-no-misfortune-occurred-in-the-night-bpff–116728
Son of Sin launch with Omar Sakr – 19/11/2024
Sabrin will be interviewing Omar Sakr on his book, Son of Sin, at a launch event. The event will take place on Tuesday 19th November, from 6pm – 8pm, and is organised and hosted by Bookhaus in Bristol. You can find more information and book tickets here: https://www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e113968
Strike Out: Pits and Perverts – 02/11/2024
40 years on from the 1984-85 miners’ strike, join us for an evening of celebration and learning with Strike Out. Experience a human library of speakers – from those involved in Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) in the 80s, to workers fighting for their rights and the liberation of Queer and working-class people in Wales today.Enjoy the best of local talent through drag, choral singing and live music, and dance the night away with a local DJ. You’ll leave the celebration feeling the warmth of community, history and solidarity! Strike Out are a group of Queer activists in Cardiff showing solidarity with worker and migrant causes, having taken inspiration from both the original LGSM and Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants. They organise fundraising events across Cardiff and donate all funds to strike funds and organisations supporting LGBTQIA+ migrants. Sabrin was invited to speak at this amazing event on the 2nd November. It will start at 5:30pm at the Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. You can book here:https://www.chapter.org/whats-on/pits-and-perverts-an-anniversary
The Reality of Being Palestinian – 26/10/2024
An evening to talk about the reality of being Palestinian, reflected through food, music and poetry. It is an event organised by Brecon PSC. It will be Saturday 26th October at The Muse, Brecon. It will strt at 6:45 with Middle Eastern food, snacks and refreshments. Then at 7:30 there will be speakers and poets. Speakers: Sabrin Hasbun, Amjad Silhad, Abeer Ameer, Patrick Jone. It is a free entry but cash donations are encouraged. All money raised for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP).
Palestinian poetry for liberation – 24/10/2024
The Power of Imagination: Palestinian Poetry for Global Liberation. A talk on Palestinian poetry and the role it plays inside and outside Palestine.Sabrin will read poems from Palestinian poets and will discuss how imagination is the first step toward liberation, how poetry can help imagine an alternative future, and why it is important to nurture an alternative vision here in the UK as well. The event is being organised by Abergavenny PSC. It will take place on the 24th Oct 2024, at 7pm, in Abergavenny Community Centre. This event is free but please email abergavenny.psc@gmail.com to book. There will be a collection for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) on the door.
Words for Gaza – 13/10/2024
Sabrin will be a host and speaker at this evening of reading for Palestine. Words for Gaza is a grassroots movement of book workers, poets and writers organising an evening of readings to raise funds for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians). The event will take place Bristol on the 13th October. Keep up to date with details here: https://www.instagram.com/words4gaza/
Berwick Literary Festival – 11/10/2024
Sabrin was invited to speak at the Berwick Literary Festival about her book, Wait for Her. It will be on the 11th October 2024 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Please view the programme here: https://berwickliteraryfestival.com/2024-festival/
Educating Susan Conference – 12/09/2024
Sabrin presented a paper entitled Flipping the Table: Creative Writing as Call to Action. The conference is a one-day, in-person event that will include presentations, panels, and networking, featuring writers, academics, researchers, and publishing professionals including Professor Sunny Singh and Professor Deirdre Osborne. The conference will be an avenue to discuss inclusive approaches to teaching creative writing from around the world. You will also hear from celebrated writers such as Diana Evans and Leone Ross, and from agents and editors about whether British publishing has become more inclusive. A panel in partnership with the literary magazine Wasafiri will discuss the future of small magazines. The organisers, Dr Deepa Anappara and Farhana Shaikh, hope to create a network for academics, researchers, and writers of colour through this event, to continue these conversations after the conference You can find more information here: https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/2024/september/educating-susan-decolonisation-and-inclusivity-in-creative-writing-pedagogy-and-publishing Flipping the Table: Creative Writing as Call to ActionDecolonisation is not about inviting writers of colour at the table. It is about flipping thetable and seeing what radical alternatives can be built. In this presentation I will talkabout the importance of using creative writing pedagogy as a space to empowerstudents into taking actions for the world they believe in. In academia, there is thewrong conception that activism is not rigorous and that “commitment underminesexcellence in scholarly research” (Pappé, 2017, p. xiii). Instead, I argue that we – aseducators – and our students should not shy away from engagement with real worldissues, current news, and movements; on the contrary, we should transform thecreative writing classroom into a space for imagining and bringing about alternativefutures. In this presentation I will use examples from my classroom, my writingpractice, and my decolonial activism and research to look at things that have workedso far and challenges we are facing. In particular, I will focus on decolonisingmethodologies, indigenous practices both in writing and education, collectiveemergent strategy, intersectional action and pleasure activism.