Readings, events and launches

Sat., 16 February 20192:00 pm – 4:00 pm AEDTAdd to Calendar The Wheeler Centre176 Little Lonsdale StreetMelbourne, Victoria 3000View Map Join friends and family to celebrate Judith's life with memories and readings of her poetry.

Position opening: Poetry Editor for our quarterly print magazineWe are seeking an energetic and organised person to fill the role of Poetry Editor for Australian quarterly print literary magazine The Lifted Brow. The most suitable person will have a deep...

Black Pepper invites you to the launch byAlex Skovronof Anywhy by Jennifer Harrison Thursday 6th December, 7 pm North Fitzroy Arms Hotel, corner of Rae and Reid Streets, North Fitzroy. Bar tab and finger food Black Pepper blackpepperpublishing.com 403 St...

5pm Saturday December 1stCompass Pizza319 Lygon Street, Brunswick East  Join Liam Ferney for the launch of his new book Hot Take, with an introduction by Bonny Cassidy.Also featuring Melody Paloma, a special guest appearance by Nick Whittock and the poetry...

If language is the house of being, poetry is the home. Poetry does not describe, it holds its breath to listen, to enable, to activate relationship. This workshop will encourage interaction and discussion. Bring in a poem or a line of poetry you do not understand but that attracts or intrigues you it some way. with Claire Gaskin • 22/01/2019.

Cathy Altmann’s second book of poetry Things We Know Without Namingwill be launched by Anne Elvey at PLC Burwood, Vic on Sunday 9 December at 3pm. Reading, flute/piano and arvo tea. All welcome. Cathy’s first collection, ‘Circumnavigation’, won the Anne...

Solid block of hours, writing strategies plus substantial prior editorial work. Sunday 10 February 10-4.30, Brighton, Melbourne. Strictly limited to only 7 attendees. Bookings by 20 January. / $90. 

Wednesday, 21 November 2018 from 18:00-20:30RMIT Radio Theatre, Building 9, Level 1, room 124, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne This special free event features readings (6.00pm for 6.30pm start) and a double launch (7.30pm) of two exciting poetry books....

Chris Wallace-Crabbe’s new book of poetry, Rondo from Carcanet Poets, Manchester, at Collected Works, November 15, 6.30 for 7.00 p.m. With drinks and words.

Sporting Poets #38: Megan Kaminski, Ann Vickery, Melinda Bufton

Friday, 30 November 2018 from 18:00-21:00
Collected Works Bookshop
Nicholas Building, Level 1, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000
Hosted by Melbourne Poets Union

Saturday, 1 December 2018 from 17:00-18:00Compass Pizza319 Lygon Street, Brunswick, Victoria 3057 Join us for the launch of Hot Take by Liam Ferney with an introduction by Bonny Cassidy.Also featuring Melody Paloma, a special guest appearance by Nick...

Saturday, 8 December 2018 from 18:30-20:30138 Nicholson St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia The collection of poems is about grief.Each chapter is dedicated to the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.‘Sometimes it takes...

Inspired by the RIVER DERWENT Words by GINA MERCER – award-winning Tasmanian poet Soundscapes and images by RUBATO EXPRESS – Lynne Griffiths: flute/harp/photographer Allan Badalassi: piano/guitar Steven Grainger: bass/percussion/artist SUNDAY 25TH...

Seasonal Poets: The Spring Reading Monday 12th November, 6–8pm Hadley’s Hotel, 34 Murray Street, Hobart Cash only at door Waged $15 TWC members and unwaged $10 Cash only at door Light supper

On Friday November 30th we will holding our annual International Poetry Competition awards ceremony at Collected Works Bookshop in the Nicholas Building on Swanston St.

Join Fiona Wright for the launch of her new essay collection, The World Was Whole. The book will be launched by award-winning poet and author Pip Smith. Copies of The World Was Whole will be available for sale at the event, along with drinks and finger...

Thursday 25th October 6pm for 6.30pm start The Linkway - 4th Floor John Medley Building University of Melbourne CAROL AND AHOY by Simon West PUNCHER & WATTMANN to be launched by Justin Clemens   The backdrop of Carol and Ahoy is the Goulburn River and...