The Ostrich Principle | BLF 2026

The greatest stories have always opened our eyes, pricked our ears and loosened our tongues; not easy when the chaos makes us want to bury our heads. When faced with injustice, oppression and tyranny how long can we afford compliance? How long do we excuse the beast once it has learned to bite?

Two traditional storytellers – Kirsten Milliken and David Hughes – rally myths, legends and folk songs in this rousing call to arms. 

Now is the time to pull our heads from the sand, look darkness in the eye and make a stand.