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Showcase Tour
My readings explore the fusion of narration and sound — where the rhythm of language is paired with an original musical score, dramatic voice performances, emotive and immersive imagery.
Each word is brought to life by my live accompanied performance supported by a rich audio landscape designed to deepen the emotional resonance of the words delivered.
Whether it’s a whispered line, a powerful monologue, or the subtle ambiance of a scene, the spoken word experience of ‘They of Star’ invites listeners to engage with the story in a fully immersive and authentic way.
Spoken Word and ‘They of Star’ Showcase Tour Concept Stage
‘They of Star’ and Spoken Word World Tour
My Goal
My goal is to be able to showcase both ‘They of Star’ and my spoken word poetry in New York, London and Frankfurt.
This will allow me to raise the awareness of my work internationally,
And
To attain international representation
To do this, I need your support and your belief in this project, which is why I am asking for your help in raising the funds to make this thought and intention into an international reality.
My budget for the three locations is A$125,000
I invite you to be a part of this journey of creation and development of ‘They of Star’ and my spoken word poetry. Your donation, your belief, your help, will get me there, onto those international stages, bringing to life the full experience that is my spoken word poetry and ‘They of Star’ to as many people as I can reach.
Please click on the GoFundMe link to be a part of this adventure and together let us be, ‘They of Star’.
Thank you!
Mervyn Noel Whitley Jnr
Concept
I intend to use live musicians and singers for these events as my performances have all been designed to be accompanied by live performers.
These performances will also include the images made for the readings.
This will be a ticketed event and I will promote the audiobook and print book together during this time.
I hope to include local poets / spoken word artists to help promote local talent.
All progress will be shown through all SM channels.
Locations & Dates
No exact dates have yet been chosen and will not be chosen until the completion of the fundraising campaign. In saying this, the tour will commence in 2026, and these first three locations are the target locations for the initial showcase tour:
New York 2026
London 2026
Frankfurt 2026
If I am able to exceed the target amount, I will add more reading locations, including:
Australia, Italy and Canada
And others, as the budget allows.
Tour Budget
My budget for the three locations is A$125,000 and this will be managed through my GoFundMe campaign and the amount raised will cover all the tour costs, including:
Online/Offline SM Marketing and Publicist
Tour Manager
Venue Hire for all 3 venues
Transportation Costs
Accomodation & Food Costs
Musicians & Singers
Travel Insurance
Staffing Costs
Sundry
I will be as open and transparent as I realistically can be about the finances of this fundraising campaign and tour and all this transparency will be shown and provided here, and on my GoFundMe page.
Future
Into the future we go together.
There are goals that I have set myself for the future that include:
Worldwide representation and distribution of ‘They of Star’ in print form.
A worldwide all stops tour of my work.
More Spoken Word and a Spoken Word book with an original soundtrack of music.
Short film and long form film productions based on my writing.
Another novel that I have already started writing set in the historical backdrop of the 1970s based on love, loyalty and the chaos and confusion of a military overthrow, (can’t divulge any more details just yet but watch this space).
The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word / Audiobook, (yup, I want to win it and believe I can).
And so much more.
So come and join in this adventure together, and be of The Star.
Own the full cinematic audiobook experience today.
Ready to Experience the Journey?
Step into the world of ‘They of Star’ — a powerful fusion of storytelling, sound design, and original music. Let the voices, rhythms, and emotions carry you through a deeply personal and unforgettable adventure.