SONYA COSSEY CREATIVE

Writer & Spoken Word Artist

Sonya is a writer and poet from Aotearoa, New Zealand. She has performed her original spoken word poetry at camps, churches, schools and theatres across the country for a large range of events.

A note from Sonya, ‘I write to name things that I feel and journey through in life with the hope that putting words to the innermost dealings of my heart would in some way connect with others’ human experience and in that connection, release freedom.'”

SERVICES

Original Spoken Word Performance Poetry

Does your event have a theme that you want to be shared in a creative, dynamic way? Perhaps your organisation wants to communicate their vision or mission through something more captivating than a list of bullet points on your website… Sonya has a way of putting words together that truly captures the heart and she performs with unique and engaging style.

Enquire today about commissioning a piece of spoken word poetry for your event or organisation. Check out YouTube to listen to some previously commissioned pieces.

Keynote Speaker

Book Sonya to speak at your next camp, event or gathering. Using a mixture of story-telling, monologue and poetry, Sonya will engage the audience and leave people with a sense of challenge and hope. Her latest project, ‘A Letter to the Church: These Three’ is now ready to share! Enquire now for available dates in 2023.

Worship & The Arts Workshops

For the creatives in your community – a workshop that focuses on how our art is a form of worship. Go deeper in your understanding of the connection between creativity and Spirituality. Be inspired in how you can live as an Artist and outwork a lifestyle of worship. Bookings available for groups small or large. 

Testimonials

Sonya has a great sense of cadence and dynamic and keeps her listeners engaged and intrigued - like chasing a fragrance coming out of the kitchen. She tackles heart issues and is not afraid to challenge. She is not afraid to share out of her own experiences and what comes through most strongly for me is her love for Jesus and a passion to introduce others to what is her most important and precious treasure.

John Knight, Director and Principal of EXCEL School of Performing Arts

Sonya has a very rare gift. With hard-hitting lyrics and engaging performance she captivates an audience's mind and touches their emotions in a very powerful way. Her poetry is dynamic, well crafted and thought provoking!

Luke Collis, Founder and Director of UNASHAMED.

Sonya is a soul that is not immune to doubt, fear, regret and pain. It is in the difficult moments of life that she tunes her ear to Jesus, waiting for fresh hope and understanding. A poet prophet, she speaks out the faith, hope and love she is given.

Sarah Howe O’Brien, Author

Sonya creatively engages with all elements of a performance. Her writing captures the thoughts and struggles faced by a diverse audience. Her use of character and storytelling transport you to a place of uninterrupted awareness. Sincerity, vulnerability and a Holy Spirit-led journey inspires each word that is spoken and leaves the listener with a sense of conviction and hope.

Tim Smith, Musician, Producer

Sonya creates her poetry and spoken word with a full heart, and delivers it with a passion that speaks to the depths of your being.

Philippa Kirby, Pastor at Kāpiti Impact Church