Pete Hay on Nature & Place "You belong where you give yourself"

You Belong is a cinematic journey into the heart of lutruwitta / Tasmania, presented by Pete Hay. Through reflection and verse, Pete leads us into the forgotten—and sometimes shadowed—corners of his heart-shaped island. As his poems are spoken, the audience is carried through lush cinematic imagery, woven together with an immersive score. Pete’s story is a powerful one, reconnecting us to place, to nature, and to something deeply known. There is a truth in his words that cuts to the bone—a truth we recognise instinctively: that this place, our place—lutruwitta / Tasmania—its wild lands, its people, its stories, and its ghosts, is precious. At first glance, it is a man reading poetry, framed by a cinema screen and music. But it quickly reveals itself as something far greater: a call to listen, to remember, and to care— an invitation to act for the future of our shared environment. Pete Hay is highly regarded as a Tasmanian poet, essayist, and academic, celebrated for his intellectual integrity and passionate, poetic writing about environmentalism, sense of place, and Tasmanian life. His work often blends memoir, activism, and social reflection. Hay is deeply concerned with the preservation of wild lands, and his essays focus heavily on the unique, sometimes troubled, identity of Tasmania.

Join us for a preview of this intimate documentary in the making, created by Matt Newton — an evening of drinks, fine nibbles, and the poetry of belonging to a landscape.

 Thursday 5th June 2026, at 5.30 pm in the Bridge Room, Enterprize building, Level 5, 24 Davey St, Hobart

All welcome. Please share with anyone who loves this island and its stories.