After Dark: Boycott

The recent phenomenon of cancel culture or call-out culture has risen to prominence in recent years.

Cancel culture is a form of cultural boycotting, calling for accountability of persons, organisations or events deemed offensive or to have created an imbalance of power. In the Australian context, this was seen recently through the vandalism of statues of historical figures such as Captain James Cook, calling them out for the colonisation of Australia and for the lack of recognition of First Nations peoples.

Is cancel culture and subsequent social ostracisation a radical form of implementing social justice? Or a biased form of censorship in a capitalistic society? Our panel of experts will explore these questions and more as we delve into the concepts of cancel culture, censorship, freedom of expression and navigating history in a modern-day context.

On the evening, you can also enjoy a cocktail and live entertainment and performances, all while getting exclusive afterhours access to the Justice & Police Museum.

This initiative is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Culture Up Late Program.