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Teish the Bird

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A home for DIY publishing, underground storytelling, punk history, and creative community work by Brisbane writer & musician Ateisha "Teisha the Bird" Rollason.

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Teish Quick Facts

Location & Contact

Current Roles

Founder, Teish the Bird Publications

Guitar & vocals, Aether (Brisbane)

Freelance editor & copywriter

Creative Fields

Fiction Creative non-fiction Music writing Fanzines Artist promotion

Availability

Available for editing, manuscript assessment, collaboration, and live performance opportunities.

about Ateisha Rollason

Ateisha Rollason portrait

Teish the Bird Publications is where Ateisha's creative roles converge.

Writer Publisher Copyeditor Arts Promoter Musician Zine Maker Storyteller Cultural Archivist

Creative Vision

Ateisha is the founder and creative visionary behind Teish the Bird Publications, a platform dedicated to preserving cultural memory and amplifying marginalized voices through independent publishing, music, and community engagement.

Multidisciplinary Artist

With a background in creative writing, music, and visual arts, Ateisha's work spans fiction, creative non-fiction, zine publishing, and performance. Her approach blends personal narrative with cultural documentation, creating works that explore identity, memory, and community.

Literary Craft

Ateisha specializes in literary fiction and creative non-fiction, with a particular interest in autobiographical storytelling and cultural documentation. Her writing has been featured in various publications, and she is currently working on a memoir exploring family, identity, and the Brisbane underground music scene.

Community Engagement

Through Teish the Bird Publications, Ateisha fosters creative communities by mentoring emerging writers, organizing collaborative projects, and preserving cultural histories. She believes in the power of storytelling to build connections and create social change.

Musical Expression

As the frontperson of Brisbane band Aether, Ateisha channels her creative energy into music that blends post-punk aesthetics with poetic lyricism. Her performances are known for their emotional intensity and connection to themes of identity and resilience.

Editorial Work

Ateisha offers professional editing services specializing in creative writing, academic texts, and cultural documentation. Her editorial approach emphasizes preserving the author's voice while enhancing clarity and impact.

 

Preserving Stories from the Margins

Teish the Bird Publications documents the voices, spaces, and memories of Brisbane's underground creative scene. From punk fanzines to long-form narrative work, the platform champions independent storytelling, community memory, and DIY culture — keeping alive the stories that deserve to be heard.

Rooted in the Club Splurt legacy, raised in the glow of 4ZZZ, and shaped by Brisbane's DIY publishing lineage since 1977 — the work here exists to honour scenes, preserve voices, and amplify the creative heartbeat of the city.

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Whether you're a musician, writer, zine maker, or someone keeping local culture alive — Teish the Bird Publications is a home for your stories too.

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