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First Nations Artist
and Consultant
Meriam/Ku-Ku Yulangi man
From the Torres Strait Islands and Northern Queensland
Born and bred in Naarm
After more than thirty-five years working across theatre, television, documentary, drama, film, and poetry, John Harding has produced thirteen staged theatrical productions and received multiple state and national awards, including the Australian Human Rights Award. Twice published as a playwright by Currency Press, he specialises in creative writing and has served on Indigenous advisory committees for the Melbourne Arts Festival, the Australian Arts Law Centre, and the First Nations of Australia Writers Network. John continues to write and now advises artists, both mob and allies, as a cultural and artistic consultant, sharing his expertise to support the next generation of Indigenous and collaborative creative work.
It begins with an idea
With 35 years in theatre, TV, film, and poetry, John Harding guides artists as a playwright, director, and Indigenous cultural consultant.
John Harding © 2025