Research Fellow exploring digital pathways to violent extremism in young Australians. Poet & arts reviewer. PhD on Charles Bukowski & postmodern humanism. Publications on ideology, masculinity, radicalization, restorative practices | linktr.ee/bts.adamshttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3muvf7ttl3s2zWakefield Press and NO WAVE invite you to the launch of 𝘖𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯: 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘴 by Steve Brock, to be launched by writer Nicholas Jose. This Wednesday from 6pm at the Wheatsheaf Hotel. https://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-outofseason07 Sep 2026 01:47 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvf7ttl3s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mrluw72uck2iIn August, 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 is proud to partner with 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 to celebrate their 4th issue with live readings from: • 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗻 • 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻-𝗡𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗸 • 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 • 𝗠𝘅 𝗦𝗹𝘆 At The Wheaty — 39 George St Thebarton Wednesday 5/8 7:30pm $5 cash entry Event Page: www.facebook.com/share/1GPmq8pk7w/27 Jul 2026 02:45 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrluw72uck2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mqq25avgic2iPleased to be a co-author on this paper now published at 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴, led by long-time collaborator Garth Stahl. It reflects the Australian strand of a broader international comparative study exploring how socio-political contexts shape youth civic engagement & activism. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqq25avgic2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mp632kfjsk2mMy thoughts for 𝘐𝘯𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 on Stephen Orr's latest novel 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴 from Wakefield Press — which draws from the life of anthropologist Theodore ‘Ted’ Strehlow to explore the power of belief, intergenerational legacies and the limits of good intentions. https://www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/books-poetry/2026/06/25/book-review-the-night-parrots26 Jun 2026 04:07 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp632kfjsk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mow4m4daxk2qIn July, NO WAVE presents the ART AS ACTION Fundraiser — a night of poetry, music and art to raise funds to support grassroots activism. Unlike regular NO WAVE readings, tickets for this fundraiser are $10 and can be purchased before the night through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/no-wave-art-as-action-fundraiser23 Jun 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mow4m4daxk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mmsjh3upm222For me, #ThingsOfStoneAndWood have been among those bands whose songs are woven through many formative memories, thoughts and experiences. So, it was a great pleasure having space to reflect on some of that legacy, their new work and connections to Adelaide. https://www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/music/2026/05/25/music-review-things-of-stone-and-wood27 May 2026 03:03 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmsjh3upm222https://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mm3p65omk22zSubmissions for Friendly Street's Single Poet 2026 are open now & close in less than two weeks, on 31st May. Entries must be of full-length poetry manuscripts, from poets without a previously published book. Rules & submission form are at the link below. https://friendlystreetpoets.org.au/2026/04/01/single-poet-2026-submissions-now-open/18 May 2026 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm3p65omk22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mlwlwcevv22fOn June 3rd, NO WAVE features another four great readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: @jennifermills.net.au Juan Garrido Salgado Lara Day & Chelsea Avard 7 for 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton $5 cash on the door Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JDhmauEzs/16 May 2026 00:32 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwlwcevv22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mk2idsz4vk2lOn May 6th, NO WAVE features another four great readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: Alex Sawyer Geoffrey Aitken @8cakey.bsky.social Carissa Fischer & Travis Lucas 7 for 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton Event page: www.facebook.com/events/2584650427835580922 Apr 2026 02:49 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2idsz4vk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mhheyty2vs2qNO WAVE returns for 2026 w/ four excellent readers from across Adelaide & SA's thriving lit scene. They are: Courtney Jaye @sunnycaffeine.bsky.social Tyler Jackson Tracy McNally & Jazz Fechner-Lante April 1 7:30pm The Wheaty 38 George St Thebarton Event page: www.facebook.com/share/17TzsGTzay/20 Mar 2026 01:38 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhheyty2vs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mgt7qf2imk2jAdelaide songwriters Kate Lewis and Katie Pomery present an hour of introspective sadness that’s ultimately about the importance of social connection. ★★★★ My @adlfrin.ge music review for 𝘐𝘯𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 https://www.indailysa.com.au/inreview/music/2026/03/12/fringe-review-an-hour-of-sad-songs12 Mar 2026 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgt7qf2imk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mfpqfyiivs2jCome see Tracey 'Queen of Sass' O'Callaghan's second & final show tomorrow at 6pm To help fill remaining seats, wrangle some friends & buy four tickets & you'll get a free copy of her collected poems: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/brains-balls-banter-spoken-word-poetry-af2026 Kick off a busy Friday night at the @adlfrin.ge & Festival.25 Feb 2026 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpqfyiivs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3mefiave47s25The first of Tracey O'Callaghan's two @adlfrin.ge performances of 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 & 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 is on in just under a fortnight — Sunday 22nd February at 4pm with a second show the following Friday, February 27th at 6pm. It's my great pleasure to be MC for both slots.09 Feb 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mefiave47s25https://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3m66e4yd3js27The second part of my interview with Kate Cooper will be playing today at 4pm on Vision Australia Radio Adelaide, 1197 AM. You can then hear it at the Emerging Writers podcast archive with, I believe, an extra bonus reading that didn't fit in the broadcast version! Live: player.listenlive.co/65731 https://player.listenlive.co/6573121 Nov 2025 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m66e4yd3js27https://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3m5mp4syttk2wPart one of an interview I had with Kate Cooper will be broadcast on Vision Australia Radio today at 4pm. Tune in to the broadcast at 1197 AM or stream it online at the link. It will then be on the Emerging Writers podcast archive for later listening. https://radio.visionaustralia.org/podcasts/emerging-writers14 Nov 2025 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5mp4syttk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3m5cvcndp422cLooking forward to attending the AVERT Research Network 2025 Symposium later this month on this year's theme of 'Signal or noise? Navigating the changing nature of violent extremism online' You can peruse the full program via AVERT's symposium page: www.avert.net.au/2025-symposium https://www.avert.net.au/2025-symposium11 Nov 2025 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5cvcndp422chttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3m3ovm4l4ys2nAs part of the Archē exhibition at Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor, I'm looking forward to sharing the bill with three outstanding South Australian poets: Steve Brock, Olivia De Zilva & Tyler Jackson Saturday NOV 15 from 5:30pm for 'Slow Lane' Tix $5 at the link: square.link/u/OSXrT1RC21 Oct 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ovm4l4ys2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3m3b5w7i3ts2tFun to spend Saturday afternoon w/ Spoken Word SA hearing excellent variations on nature #poetry this past weekend. Chuffed that my tangential take on 'human nature' landed well! Thanks Pam for hosting, Shaine for a great feature set & Ian for his excellent pics. https://spokenwordsa.com.au/be-natural-poetry-slam-poems-and-performances-to-fit-our-times/15 Oct 2025 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3b5w7i3ts2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3m254pzpyvc2sAnother month of Wednesday #poetry readings at Ern Malley bar, #Adelaide Both Chelsea Avard and myself will be on the bill October 8th. Come along — 6:30 for 7pm in Stepney, 137 Magill Road. Not a hoax!01 Oct 2025 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m254pzpyvc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3lzwqqh3ds222My effort for #PoemsAbout #NeverAgain Cheers to @alanparrywriter.co.uk and @thebrokenspine.co.uk for curating these prompts.29 Sep 2025 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzwqqh3ds222https://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3lzp6juuw3s2iOur state poetry slam final falls on the same Saturday as Australia's national football code season climax... [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Sep 2025 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzp6juuw3s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3lyzcm3xyn22rThe Australian Poetry Slam 2025 – SA State Final put on by the folks at @spokenwordsa.bsky.social is coming up on Saturday 27 September at 7:30pm. I'll be competing alongside some truly excellent local poets and performers so come along! More info and tix below: https://spokenwordsa.com.au/australian-poetry-slam-2025-sa-state-final-here-is-the-full-line-up-and-guest-performer/17 Sep 2025 07:25 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzcm3xyn22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3lxybhi7wqs23As part of Adelaide Uni's 2025 Summer Research Scholarships, @natemanning.bsky.social & I have two related projects open for applications: "Digital Pathways to Gendered & Misogynistic Extremism in Young Australians" & "Current Trends of Digitally Circulated Right-Wing Extremism in Australian Youth."04 Sep 2025 04:07 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxybhi7wqs23https://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3lwxfiovoys2zLoved the light touch on this one. [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Aug 2025 02:21 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwxfiovoys2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bts-adams.bsky.social/post/3lrrpqsdkz225A replay of my interview from earlier this year (discussing both #poetry & countering violent extremism research, especially regarding men & masculinity) on this week's Poet's Playlist Thursday June 19th at 8:30pm on Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM or listen online: https://www.radioadelaide.org.au/shows/poets-playlist/17 Jun 2025 05:03 +0000at://did:plc:eb5w6hm674srygsggdp2i5eb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrpqsdkz225