Sam's Health Emporium Stage
ZACCHARY BIRD
He’s the vegan butcher, the vegan baker, and, above all, the vegan rule breaker. He’s vegan, BTW. No matter which hat he’s wearing, the job is the same: to perfect the plant-based version of absolutely every menu item known to humankind, and then some.
Cooking Demo 1: VEGAN BUTCHER: Your intro to plant based meat alternatives!
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 14.15 – 15.15
Duration: 60 minutes
Description:
The Vegan Butcher’s tricks for squashing mushrooms, dry frying tempeh and freezing tofu into easy, delicious mock meat.
- Mushroom Tacos
- Kering Tempe
- Silken Tofu Filet No Fish
Cooking Demo 2: Ready, Steady, Cook! with Zac and Nina
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 12.45 – 13.45
Duration: 60 minutes
Description:
With a background in commercial plant-based meat development and teaching cooking classes (that go heavy on the deep-frying), Zac and his recipes alike are known for being extra AF. Flipping through his cookbooks will reveal a bounty of bold flavours, vibrant eye candy and (at times) bewildering creativity. Scrolling through his social media, you’ll find Zacchary teaching recipes as well as performing as a global dance icon (live from his living room), to kill time between tours of a croissant dough.
Zacchary’s first book, Vegan Junk Food was published in 2020 and was once used as a political prop by Jacinda Ardern. The Vegan Butcher won the PETA Australia Vegan Cookbook of the Year 2021, which Zacchary claims makes him the world’s number one vegan butcher/baker hybrid who can also do a backbend.
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AMANDA DORN
Animal Justice Party WA
Amanda Dorn is a member of the Animal Justice Party WA State Committee, as well as Councillor for Altone Ward in the City of Swan. Amanda joined the AJP specifically to give a political voice to all abused and exploited animals. She is passionate about introducing an independent office of animal protection, and wants the government to help farmers permanently transition to sustainable plant-based food systems.
Presentation: Political activism and the vegan cause
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 14.25 – 14.35
Duration: 10 minutes
Description:
This presentation will introduce attendees to the Animal Justice Party, the only Australian political party dedicated to ending animal cruelty. The importance of political activism will be explained, with examples of how the AJP has made a difference for animals where representatives have been elected to parliament.
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NATURALLY NINA
Janina Gelbke, better known as Naturally Nina is an accredited nutritionist, sports nutritionist and CrossFit coach/athlete, with a big passion for all things fitness and nutrition. Her aim is to educate and inspire others into better fueling their bodies to support optimal performance both in training and everyday life, as well as build a healthy relationship with food that’s based on empowerment and abundance. She’s been plant-based herself for over 10 years now, and loves nothing more than dispelling the myths that a plant based diet can’t support athletes of all levels to reach their peak performance!
Presentation: Plant based sports nutrition: Optimising performance and building muscle on a plant based diet.
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 13.15 – 14.00
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
‘Vegan diets aren’t suitable for athletes or those trying to get strong or build muscle’ is something we’ve ALL heard said. However this couldn’t be further from the truth, if you know how to structure your plant based diet to best support your training and performance goals, and tick all of the boxes!
Learn how and where to get enough protein, what to eat before, during and after training sessions, as well as common ‘mistakes’ and other additional nutritional considerations to thrive as a plant based athlete – from recreational to elite level!
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BRINKLEY DAVIES
Presentation: Saving the Ocean Starts with You
Date: Saturday
Time: 12.15 – 13.00
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
A presentation to inspire viewers to take the journey of wildlife conservation home with them, and fight for our oceans.
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ROBERTO DICKINSON
Captain Paul Watson Foundation
Rob is the leader of Captain Paul Watson Foundation’s Perth Chapter.
Presentation: Whale Wars
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 11.10-11.30
Duration: 20 minutes
Description:
We will talk about biodiversity in the ocean and how whales, dolphins, sharks, fish etc play a part in this. Also will touch on our mission, ships and volunteers.
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JORDAN VON EITZEN
Jordan is the head of Effective Animal Advocacy Australia and Effective Altruism Perth.
He has been a vegan and animal advocate for more than six years. Currently studying a masters in economics at UWA, he has degrees in economics and philosophy, specialising in policy and animal ethics. He is an assistant researcher for the Australian Alliance for Animals.
Presentation: How You Can Save The Most Animals
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 16.35 – 17.20
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
We all want to save as many animals as possible. In this presentation, Jordan will show how you can. Effective altruism is a new approach to improving the world that has surprising and radical implications for animal advocacy. By carefully considering the best evidence, our opportunities and differences in impact, we can save hundreds of times more animals. He will share how he applied effective altruism by starting a new organisation, which seized a policy window by running community workshops nation-wide to help millions of pigs in Victoria. Finally, he will workshop with each willing member of the audience how they can choose a high-impact pathway that begins today.
MALANIA WATTS
Plant Based Treaty
Presentation (zoom): Greening the Globe: Forging Alliances for Global Change through the Plant-Based Treaty
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 10.30 – 11.00
Duration: 30 minutes
Description:
Join us at the Perth Vegan Expo for a presentation on the transformative Plant-Based Treaty, a global effort to redefine our treatment of animals and the planet. Led by passionate advocates, this session will explore the treaty’s core tenets and ambitions, aimed at fostering compassion and ecological balance.
Discover how the treaty promotes plant-based diets worldwide and aims to halt land use change for animal agriculture. Explore strategies for collaboration among governments, industries, and communities to enact meaningful change.
Whether you’re deeply committed to animal rights or curious about ethics and sustainability, this presentation offers insights into systemic transformation. Join us as we work towards a future where animals are revered, ecosystems thrive, and compassion guides our actions.
The Plant-Based Treaty outlines three key demands:
Demand 1: Relinquish
• Cease land use change for animal agriculture, protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and end live exports.
Demand 2: Redirect
• Promote plant-based foods, declare a climate emergency, and support small farmers.
Demand 3: Restore
• Restore ecosystems, reforest the Earth, and support nature-based solutions.
Together, we can create a more sustainable world.
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VANESSA ALONSO
Cooking Demo: RAW CHEESECAKES 101
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 14.45 – 15.30
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Vanessa has always been an animal-lover and has harbored a passion for cooking since her childhood. While studying yoga she deeply connected with the principal of ‘Ahimsa’ – the core value of non-violence. She has taught yoga and has been a committed vegan since 2015. She has a degree in Chemistry and her favourite lab is the kitchen where she focuses on whole foods and cooking from scratch!
She eventually became a raw-vegan chef & teacher and worked for more than 3 years in Sayuri Healing Food, a 100% vegan cafe and food academy in Ubud (Bali). Her role was training and educating students from all over the world about raw foods and inspiring them to connect and transition to a healthy and compassionate lifestyle.
FOREST NASH
Forest Nash is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, RP Certified Nutrition Coach, and holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. As a natural bodybuilding champion, lifetime vegetarian and vegan since 2015, he enjoys leading by example, smashing stereotypes and showcasing what can be achieved on a plant-based diet. Forest loves using his knowledge and experience to help like-minded individuals both here in Australia and worldwide to thrive and enrich their quality of life with evidence-based and training and nutrition practices.
Presentation (zoom): How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat on a Vegan Diet
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 15.40 – 16.25
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Join us for an enlightening session with Forest (Nash), where he will dive deep into the role of vegan nutrition in building muscle and shedding fat, drawing upon his extensive expertise and personal journey to provide practical insights and debunk common myths. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan athlete or new to plant-based living, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in vegan fitness and nutrition as Forest empowers you to achieve your fitness goals on a plant-based diet.
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ANITA MARRIOTT
The Vegan Mindset Coach
A former veterinarian and sustainability professional who made the connection between animal rights, environmental sustainability and social justice, Anita from WHOLE Purpose Life Coaching, now dedicates her life to helping fellow vegans survive, thrive and proposer in a non-vegan world. Because she believes that when we are at our happiest, healthiest and most fulfilled, we become the most powerful advocates for the vegan cause.
Presentation: Why we aren’t effective advocates for veganism and what we can do about it
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 11.50 – 12.30
Duration: 40 minutes
Description:
An interactive presentation in four parts, each focusing on one of four key areas in which vegans routinely go wrong, and how to flip our thinking and actions on each, to become better advocates for ourselves and for our cause.
The four areas:
- Interpersonal relationships – how we alienate friends, family and colleagues and isolate ourselves from meaningful connection;
- Activism/advocacy – how we burn ourselves out through guilt, perfectionism, judgement, and in-fighting;
- Stress management – how we traumatise ourselves and create a spiral of sensitisation; and
- Mind-management – how we abuse our bodies in an effort to avoid dealing with our mind, and lie to ourselves by calling it “self-care”.
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KIT PRENDERGAST
Dr. Kit Prendergast is a native bee ecologist. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed publications, and discovered a new species which she names Leioproctus zephyr in honor of her dog. Dr. Kit has been invited to give workshops and presentations at eco-fiestas all over the country and has been on Gardening Australia. She is author of the book Creating a Haven for Native Bees. She’s a passionate advocate of plant-based living and eating for the planet, and absolutely adores animals.
Presentation (zoom): Conserving Our Native Bees
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 11.00 – 11.40
Duration: 40 minutes
Description:
Native bees are crucial components of biodiversity, and so important for the health and functioning of ecosystems, including those we and our other animal cousins depend upon. Yet they face many threats, and are underappreciated, under-studied, and underfunded. Learn all about native bees from native bee expert Dr Kit Prendergast, and how you can make a difference.
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Maggie & Kathleen
Workshop: Every Day Outreach for the animals.
Date: Satuday 6th April
Time: 11.45 – 12.10
Duration: 25 minutes
Description:
We will talk about outreaching the vegan message for the animals, and how it is something everyone can be involved in, at whatever level fits them best. Even those who don’t want to join organised events can outreach in their own way in their every day lives.
We will talk about this and how people can incorporate friendly, non-confrontational outreaching into conversations with family, friends and co-workers and other people they come across in their day-to-day life.
STEFAN TESTI
Stefan has been a passionate animal rights advocate and activist since 2019. He has always prioritised physical activity and health, and enjoys sharing healthy life habits, and the possibilities, opportunities and advantages of a balanced Whole-Food Plant-based diet.
Presentation: Physical Endurance on a Whole-Food Plant-Based diet
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 15.45 – 16.10
Duration: 25 minutes
Description:
Embark on a transformative journey with Stefan Testi in his presentation, “Physical Endurance on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet.” Discover Stefan’s beliefs around health and performance, tracing his evolution from a pre-vegan lifestyle. In 2023, witness his incredible achievement of over half a marathon daily, fueled by Whole Food Plant-Based Nutrition and simple, nutritious recipes. Looking forward to 2024, Stefan sets new goals for plant-based strength and muscle training. Explore his strategies for dispelling myths surrounding veganism and physical fitness. Stefan emphasizes physical activity as a form of activism, promoting a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. Join us for an inspiring talk challenging perceptions and unlocking the potential of a whole food plant-based diet.
JACK HIGGS
Jack is a passionate animal rights advocate from Perth, WA. He does outreach and non-violent disruptions and protests which he films and documents on his social media platforms, including on his YouTube channel for his 17.7K subscribers.
Presentation: Life as an Animal Rights Activist
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 13.55 – 14.25
Duration: 30 minutes
Description:
Learn why being vegan alone is not enough. If we want to achieve a world where non-humans are no longer exploited, we need a world full of animal rights activists. Learn what it takes to become an effective AR activist, and the hardships you can expect to face along the way.
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KRISSY
i am an ordinary person just like you
one day i woke up
day by day the awakening let me form a culture of my own
a set of rules to live by
veganism is but one of the pillars that we call to be raised in the environmental challenges we face
i am an ordinary person just like you
one day i woke up
Spoken Word Poetry: Mind Hack Prophecies
Date: Satuday 6th April
Time: 17.50 – 18.00
Duration: 10 minutes
Description:
interactive poetry session where audience members become a part of the performance
they play the part of nia
our mother
she talks to us all if you look for the signs
most tangible are castings from the i ching
ASTRAL-JAX AVENUE
Astral-Jax Avenue is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and spoken word poet, performing a unique blend between the two. Vegan for the animals since 2015, they write songs and poems about animal rights, human rights, love, heartbreak, LGBTQIA+ themes and more.
Presentation: Spoken Word Poetry
Date: Satuday 6th April
Time: 17.30 – 17.50
Duration: 20 minutes
Description:
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Animal Justice Party Stage
MICHEAL ANAGNO
Animal Justice Party WA
Michael is the WA State Convenor of the Animal Justice Party. He believes that how a society treats its most vulnerable members reflects back on the society itself, and was drawn to the AJP’s focus on kindness and rationality. He is outraged by the way animals are routinely exploited, particularly within intensive animal agriculture, and is dedicated to improving the lives of animals through the political process. Michael advocates strongly for a rational, evidence-based approach to making change.
Presentation: Political activism and the vegan cause
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 11.35 – 11.45
Duration: 10 minutes
Description:
This short talk will introduce attendees to the Animal Justice Party, the only Australian political party dedicated to ending animal cruelty. The importance of political activism will be explained, with examples of how the AJP has made a difference for animals where representatives have been elected to parliament.
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SOY & OATS
Performance: Live Set
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 11.50 – 12.35
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Soy and Oats is a brand new trio made up of three highly experienced Perth musos, playing rock and pop covers that are sure to get bodies moving. Danica Brooks has played drums for several years with Lonesome Ghosts and Meadowlark, the latter having performed at Fringe from 2020-2023. Salv Di Criscito works as a drummer (End of Fashion/Dom Mariani), guitarist/vocalist (tribute acts of Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana & Green Day), and has recently completed work on his debut album as a solo artist. Michael Anagno has been a guitarist and singer in the Perth covers scene since 2006, and is also the WA Convenor for the Animal Justice Party.
TROUVAILLE
Performance: Live Set
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 12.45 – 13.30
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Perth’s most unique duo, Trouvaille, have cultivated a live sound like no other. With the use of intriguing electronic soundscapes, Paige and Adam move seamlessly between genres, eras and moods as they captivate all crowds, small or large, with their eclectic and seemingly boundless catalogue of popular hits.
SHANNON WHITE
Performance: Live Set
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 13.30 – 14.20
Duration: 50 minutes
Description:
Shannon White is a Perth based vocalist with a strong and soulful RnB sound. Shannon has always had a strong passion for music, arts and most importantly veganism! ♡ She has spent the last 5 years studying and honing her craft at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and is honoured to be a part of the Perth Vegan Expo this year!
PETER FARRELL
Performance: Live Set
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 10.15 – 11.00
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Peter Farrell is a highly-experienced musician who has performed extensively in countless acts and genres over almost two decades, and has toured both nationally and internationally. He uses a loop pedal to create a rich atmosphere containing many layers of bass lines, chords, melodies and countermelodies.
His instrumental music spans a variety of styles on electric and acoustic guitar, including fingerstyle, jazz, pop, rock, classical and ambient. His pieces contain intricate use of jazz-influenced harmony, percussive beats, bass lines, melodies and lead guitar, all on a single guitar. He also does arrangements of well-known tunes of various genres.
Throughout his career, he spent 8 years performing with highly-renowned, international award-winning artist, Afro Moses (Ghana/Australia), has performed at many reputable music festivals throughout Australia and Indonesia, and has shared the stage with such acclaimed artists as Tash Sultana, Ash Grunwald, Wendy Matthews, Jenny Morris, Ngaiire and The Beautiful Girls.
FOX INDIA MUSIC
Performance: Live Set
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 12.30 – 13.20
Duration: 50 minutes
Description:
FOX INDIA is a indie-pop duo comprising of brothers Indi and Felix, who utilise their vocal harmonies to create catchy, fun music.
TRIPLETT
Performance: Live Set
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 13.30 – 14.30
Duration: 60 minutes
Description:
A Perth local festival fave, and absolute house head, Brooke Triplett aka TRIPLETT Is known for her infectious energy when on stage. She’s a diverse, bass-obsessed DJ committed to one thing; making people dance.
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SAMANTHA CARTER
Performance: Live Set
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 11.40 – 12.20
Duration: 40 minutes
Description:
“I’m Sammi, I’ve been playing music since I was about 7, & started performing when I was 17.
I’m an original acoustic artist, mainly writing & performing my own material! I love writing about real life experiences and hardships, & it’s even better when a listener can relate to the lyrics within one of my songs.
I would call myself an alternative indie artist, but I listen to R&B & anything other than what I play! My dream as a muso is to get recognised one day, whether that’s on the voice, or through Tik Tok.”
MORTY
Performance: DJ Set
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 14.30 – 15.30
Duration: 60 minutes
Description:
Morty will be pleasing our ears with some beautiful liquid drum and bass. The perfect Sunday arvo soundtrack.
TRIPPYHIPPY
Performance: DJ Set
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 16.00 – 17.00
Duration: 60 minutes
Description:
TrippyHippy is a creative soul on her musical journey. With a passion for many genres of music, TrippyHippy has found her niche mainly involving BassHouse. Known for her filthy tunes and high energy, Trippy Hippy’s sets are not one to be missed.
TrippyHippy has made appearances at Odyssey Festival, Vibe Check feat Shapeless, Unification Festival, Dreamstate Festival, PrideWA Pride Parade After Party, Into the Womb Festival, Basscamp Festival, Opendecks DnB nights, Motive BURGS-N-BASS, Hope Night Fundraiser, ReEntry, resident DJ for local Doof Community Events, RTRFM 92.1 Looney Tunes, weekly mixes on LESH FM and a resident DJ for Pachamama Gatherings events.
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PRISMA
Performance: DJ Set
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 10.15 – 11.00
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Prisma is a psytrance producer and DJ hailing from Perth WA.
For those who like their synths acid-drenched and their beats tribal Prisma will tickle your earbuds and make your feet stomp craters.
HONEYDROP
Performance: DJ Set
Date: Saturday 6th April
Time: 17.00 – 18.00
Duration: 60 minutes
Description:
HoneyDrop is a reverent weaver of delicate & dynamic soundscapes. Her sets traverse sensual & lyrical oases that are designed to inspire both booty grind and spirit uplift. Expect globally inspired honey bass and a playful yet soulful dance floor.
COMATOAST
Performance: DJ Set
Date: Sunday 7th April
Time: 15.30 – 16.30
Duration: 60 minutes