Tuesday 16 May
Free & Special Event
Program Launch: New Growth
Celebrate 20 years of Emerging Writers’ Festival, as the 2023 program is revealed.
Since 2003, the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) has been tending to Australia’s budding literary talent, establishing roots between writers, nurturing their professional development, and introducing them to new audiences. Join us in celebrating EWF’s 20th birthday, with the launch of the 2023 festival program. Hear from festival artists Renay Barker-Mulholland, Dana Mitchell, Gabriella Munoz, and Beau Windon, and the EWF programming team, as they reflect on gradations and growth through writing and interactive reading. Afterwards, mingle, grab a drink, and explore the program through a specially commissioned, interactive digital game.
A live stream of this event will also be available from this page at 6.30pm on Tuesday 16 May. Bookings are not required.
Accessibility
Auslan, Wheelchair, Service Animal, Quiet Room (Reception/Level 3 Library), Hearing Loop, Accessible toilets
The Wheeler Centre
Performance Space Level 2, 176 Lt Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000, VIC
Renay Barker-Mulholland
Renay is a disabled, artist, activist, creator and proud Biripi – Dunghutti woman.
Hasib Hourani
Hasib Hourani is a Lebanese-Palestinian writer, editor, arts worker, and educator living on unceded Wurundjeri Country.
Dana Mitchell
Dana Mitchell is an emerging playwright, poet and comedian from Melbourne.
Gabriella Munoz
Gabriella Munoz is a Mexican-born writer and editor living in Wurundjeri land.
Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh
Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh is a writer, producer, arts worker and the Artistic Director and co-CEO of EWF.
Beau Windon
Beau Windon is a neurodivergent author of Wiradjuri heritage based in Naarm.
Jess Zanoni
Jess Zanoni is a writer, musician, and the current Program Coordinator of EWF.
You might also like...
Saturday 24 June, 8pm
Closing Night: Celestial Bodies
See the festival off with us in true extravagance, gala-style, and witness a dreamy line-up of well-loved writers, artists and inter-galactic DJS.
Saturday 17 June, 7pm
Voiceworks #129 ‘Static’ Launch Party
Voiceworks #129 themed ‘Static’ is launching at the Emerging Writers Festival. Celebrate their new issue and hear from some of its amazing contributors.
Saturday 17 June, 4pm
Faber Anthology Launch
Get on down to The Moat for the launch of the Faber Writing Anthology, hosted by novelists and tutors Miles Allinson and Emily Bitto.
Wednesday 14 June, 7pm
Opening Night: Truth Telling
Come set the stage for the landmark 20th Emerging Writers’ Festival!
Subscribe to our email newsletter: