Thundercloud to take the stage at Bush Poetry Championships

04th Nov 2025

Guyra poet James Warren, also known as Thundercloud, is set to compete against the nation’s best at the prestigious Australian Bush Poetry Performance Championship. The competition, run by the Australian Bush Poets Association (ABPA), will be held in Bathurst on November 8th and 9th.
Thundercloud operates the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame based in Guyra and is a familiar and passionate voice in the Australian poetry scene. His participation at the championships highlights his critical role as a custodian of Australia’s rich literary heritage.
The Championship is a demanding test of performance skill and versatility. To qualify, Thundercloud must present four distinct poems: one written by a traditional bush poet, one from a modern author, and two of his own original works, one exploring a serious theme and the other funny. This requirement ensures a balanced showcase of both interpretive skill and original creative talent.
“Stepping onto that stage is an honour, especially representing the spirit of the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame,” James ‘Thundercloud’ Warren said.
“Bush poetry is about storytelling, making people laugh, making them reflect, and carrying on the tradition of our great poets.
“I’m looking forward to sharing both my own stories and those of the legends who came before me.”
His performance at the championships will include his rendition of “Australian Remounts” by Mollie McNutt, a powerful traditional poem that evokes the spirit and history of the Australian landscape and its connection to our past. The poem (below) is about the horses gathered up and taken to serve in the First World War.
The competition promises high-calibre performances and fierce competition. The community is encouraged to wish Thundercloud the best of luck as he competes to bring the national performance title to the Guyra.

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