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What's on Sat 6th Sept 08!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:23:59 -0500

What are you doing Saturday 6th September? 1. 'GUWANYI' - meaning 'to tell' Writers Festival The 2008 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writers' Festival When: Saturday 6 September Where: NSW Writers' Centre Cost: FREE! Registration Essential. 2. SNEZ & WARREN MUNCE at Mars Hill Caf� - FRI 5th SEPT - 8PM 331 Church Street, Parramatta FREE ENTRY A beautiful night of stories and songs Message from Stewart Peters: "Hey guys, I have a FREE concert at the Mars Hill Caf� with Singer/songwriter Warren Munce. Come and grab some dinner and watch a beautiful night of original music. I will be performing acoustic with Stewart Peters and doing a couple of songs on my own (on guitar.!) It will be a very special night. " SnezMusic Warren Munce Music 3. Don't forget Merrylands Gatherers - NWG Inc meets with Jacqui Douglas 1:30 - 3:30 pm!

Auburn Writers at Australian Poetry Festival 08

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:06:46 -0500

Invitation to listen in new ways!!! Auburn Poets and Writers Group (APWG) in association with Auburn Community Development Network (ACDN) presents Exploring Multilingual Spaces spoken word performance at the Australian Poetry Festival 2008. This will be the third performance this year, with two performed earlier this year as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival under the artistic direction of Alissar Chidiac. When: Saturday 6th September Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm Where: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts at 280 Pitt Street, Sydney Cost: $30 (Saturday Day Pass to all events) For more information contact (02) 9649 5559 or email manager@acdn.org.au For a complete Australian Poetry Festival Program visit: Festival Program

Poetry Slam - Mars Hill Cafe Parramatta Friday 26 Sept 08

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:16:12 -0500

A battle of Words On Friday, September 26, you�re invited to battle it out spoken-word style for $50 in Mars Hill Caf�s latest poetry slam. In this competition, wordsmiths will be given a microphone, a live audience and two minutes to impress five randomly selected judges. Rachel Morley of the Writing and Society Research Group, UWS, will host and there will be two special guest artists on the night � a professional performance poet (TBC) and original singer/songwriter Ashley Kerr, who was the winner of the August OneRhythm band slam. The only rule for the evening: Slam contestants are to perform an original piece, using no props. What: Poetry Slam (treat it as practice for the National Poetry Slam �08 Parramatta heat on Friday, October 31, to be hosted by Cooknkitch (pictured above), also at the Mars Hill Caf�). When: Friday, September 26. Register from 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Where: The Mars Hill Caf� (upstairs), 331 Church Street, Parramatta. Entry: $5 for contestants, free for audience members. For more Slam details, call Isabell on 0424 947 493 or email Isabell

ABR REVIEWING COMP Due 30 Sept 08

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:16:30 -0500

ABR have just announced an extension of the deadline for this prestigious and valuable competition. UPDATE Ext now 30th September! To quote: The Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay Australian Book Review (ABR) and Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) are delighted to seek entries for the third Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay. With a first prize of $10,000, this is one of the world's major essay competitions. The Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay is designed as an inclusive competition. We welcome essays from leading writers and commentators, but also from previously unpublished writers. All non-fiction subjects are eligible: from life writing and literary studies, to history and politics and environmental studies, to anthropology and popular science. Essayists must reside in Australia or be Australian citizens living overseas. ABR and CAL look forward to fostering and rewarding new insights into our literature, our culture and our society. Entries close 31 August 2008. Unquote. For entry forms and details go to the ABR's competition page.

Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize - due date extended to 15 August 08

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:22:06 -0500

BRUCE DAWE NATIONAL POETRY PRIZE We're received the following update: "Please be advised that the closing date for the Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize has been extended to: FRIDAY, 15TH AUGUST 2008 The nationally acclaimed poet, Bruce Dawe has endowed a national poetry prize valued at $1,500 per annum to be administered through the Faculty of Arts at the University of Southern Queensland." Dr Brian Musgrove Access the website for conditions of entry, flyer, entry forms etc at HERE

New Group: One (Rhythm)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:28:58 -0500

Dan Hopkins reports "There is a new night at Mars Hill cafe Friday 25th July. It is a new Open Music night with a twist! Come along either to perform or be part of an audience. Come down and support local talent....and I assure you, there should be plenty." Registration 7:30pm $5 entry to Band Slam $50 prize to winner PLUS Guaranteed Gig!! Friday 25 Jul Friday 29 Aug Friday 31 Oct

Australian Book Review Poetry Prize due 10 Dec 08

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:08:51 -0500

For the advanced poet a prize of $4000 awaits. Previous winners were Stephen Edgar, Judith Bishop, Alex Skovron and Ross Clark - all published and awarded poets. Short listed poems attract a prize of $250 each so this is a generous competition aimed at rewarding poets who whether published or not rarely make a profit from their labour. Give it a go! See ABR Website for a form. ps Recommend you read the winning poets....

Pigeon Poetry - August 3 08

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:43:01 -0500

Quote: They say Australians will put their money on anything - but what about a poem? "Pigeon Poetry" brings poetry and sport side by side! The Red Room Company has commissioned eight poets from across the country to each write a poem that will be raced by thoroughbred pigeons on August 3, 2008. Head to our online form guide to study the poets, pigeons and poems that will race; enter the "sweep" for free; then come along to the race day, bring a picnic, and hear the poets read, check out the feathery field fashions, and have a flutter like no other... Unquote Pigeon Poetry Website Check the site for some great poems and your betting form Pigeon image from Pigeon Poetry site

NWG Inc Pic links

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:51:40 -0500

Here are some links to pics of New Writers' Group Events. We have loads of pics and hope to find time to put up more of them! 1. Photo Blog 2. < a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/sue.crawford/NWGIncAnthologyLaunchPoetryForumDecember2007"> NWG Inc Anthology Launch/Poets Forum 2007 3. Valentine's Day Performances, Parramatta Library 2008

Parramatta Riverbeats forum 16 Aug 08

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:35:31 -0500

Artists invited to Parramatta Riverbeats forum You are invited to attend a specially convened Art on the Line Forum at Mars Hill Caf�, 331 Church St, Parramatta, on Saturday, August 16, at 4pm. Geoff Miller, the man behind Parramatta's unique signature event Riverbeats, will be there to discuss the vision for its long term development. The annual November program under the auspices of Parramatta City Council is now in its third year and is described as �an innovative and inspirational celebration of water and our relationship to it..� Riverbeats, Parramatta River, November 2007 Artists have a major part in �an event with four streams that all flow together to form one, linked event�reuniting our community with the Parramatta River and encouraging engagement, discussion and solutions.� There are plans to expand on last year�s sculpture and performance projects and increase the involvement of established and emergent artists. This is your chance to participate in a discussion of a program with a big future. You might be surprised at the range of creative and practical expertise Geoff brings to his role. Meet other artists and keep up to date with arts developments in Parramatta over coffee and snacks, upstairs at Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church St, Parramatta, Saturday, August 16, at 4pm. Proprietors Kevin and Lisa Crouse are so keen to encourage a good attendance at the forum that they are generously waiving the usual room hire fee. Katherine Knight � Coordinator, Parramatta Culture and Community Forum

Writing Competition: ZineWest 2008 Deadline 31st July

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:18:37 -0500

ZINEWEST 2008 - Writing Competition Story tellers, poets, cartoonists, send us a your creative gems for our next edition, due out Oct/Nov 2008. Around thirty entries will be published in ZineWest magazine. Prizes to be won as well! ZineWest is both an annual zine and a competition specifically for talented writers from Western Sydney who haven't yet had a major publication. Read the work of last year's winners (Grace Culshaw, Chris Hale, Steve Cavanagh) in our E-Zine Prizes: 1st = $400 2nd = Subscription to HEAT Magazine and Book voucher 3rd = Book voucher & book Best entry in any genre where at least three entries are selected for publication will also be acknowledged by certificate and if we can drum up more prizes, something extra as well! INVITATION SUBMISSION FORM We gratefully acknowledge the support and co-sponsorhsip of Ivor Indyk and the Writing and Society research group (College of Arts) University of Western Sydney

CORDITE Edition 28 Secret Cities now on line..

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:41:34 -0500

All you poetry lovers, check out CORDITE'S Latest edition (26) Secret Cities Keep an eye out for their next intake of poems in September .... Note their guidelines

Arts Marketing Techniques for Artists

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:40:28 -0500

FREE SEMINAR Thursday 26 June 2008 5.45 pm registration for 6.00 pm start - 7.30 pm Whitlam Library, Level 1, Gough Room, Railway Parade, Cabramatta (short walk from Cabramatta)

Operatic Insights with Brian Castles-Onion

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:03:47 -0500

Australian Opera conductor Brian Castles-Onion will talk about life behind the scenes in a free lunchtime event at Parramatta Library (Civic Place Parramatta) on Tuesday June 24 (1pm) See flyer for details NB This is the first in a series of Australian Author lunchtime talks every month on the 4th Tuesday of the month, until 25th Dec 2008 at 1.00pm, Parramatta City Library. The talks are Free. "A wonderful selection of Australian authors talking about their lives and interests. These talks range from lifestyle, music, gardening, health, courage & determination, adventure"

Overland Magazine Judith Wright Prize for New and Emerging Poets 2008

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:44:09 -0500

OVERLAND MAGAZINE JUDITH WRIGHT POETRY PRIZE for NEW and EMERGING POETS The prize is $3000 with two minor prizes of $500. Eligible poets are those who have not yet had a collection of their work commercially published (that is, by a publishing house with commercial distribution). A maximum of three unpublished poems is allowed per entrant. The poems will be judged by Overland�s poetry editor, Keri Glastonbury. The winning poem will be published in the magazine. Entries, with entry form, should be sent to: �Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize� VU�Footscray Park PO Box 14428 MELBOURNE VIC 8001 by Friday 7 November 2008. Winners will be announced in Overland 194, March 2009. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND ENTRY FORM can be found at Overland Website plus 2007 results. This prize is made possible by the support of the Malcolm Robertson Foundation. http://www.overlandexpress.org/poetry_prize.html

Auburn Poets & Writers - SWF Events

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:32:05 -0500

"Auburn Community Development Network (ACDN) in association with Auburn Poets & Writers Group invites you to the launch of Auburn Letters; an intricately written publication of poetry by 28 writers and poets which features an eclectic mix of genres and textures. This anthology gives testimony to the many voices and worlds that exist in Sydney. Hear and feel fragments of these works in the Sydney Writers� Festival spoken word performances Exploring Multilingual Spaces. These free events have been made possible with the support of Auburn Council, Auburn Migrant Resource Centre, Sydney Writers� Festival and Arts NSW." Launch of Auburn Letters and performance Exploring Multilingual Spaces Date: Tuesday 20 May 2008 Time: 7pm -10pm Venue: Auburn Council, Town Hall, 1 Susan St, Auburn Free Event Performance Exploring Multilingual Spaces Date: Saturday 24 May 2008 Time: 9.30 am � 10.30 am Venue: Bangarra Theatre, Pier 4/5, Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay Free Event To RSVP and/or for more information please contact ACDN on (02) 9649 5559 or email auburnarts@acdn.org.au

Westside Launch 15 May 08

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:06:47 -0500

"Westside" Launch by UWS Prof Ivor Indyk (HEAT, Giramondo) MC: Michael Mohammed Ahmad (The Veil, EastWest 101) When: Thursday May 15 Time: 18:00-20:00 Where: Bankstown Town Hall "Bankstown Youth Development Service (BYDS) launches the 7th edition of the literary magazine Westside, which showcases some of the finest writers, artists and photographers of Western Sydney. The theme of this year�s edition is Loneliness and the Cure Thereof, and promises to be the biggest and best publication produced by BYDS to date. The event will include readings by Westside contributors Wayne Mcintre and Tamar Chnorhokian and an exhibition of photography/graphics presented by artists Tin Pham and Bilal Reda. Professor Ivor Indyk will officially launch the publication and Michael Mohammed Ahmad will MC the event. Light refreshments will be served."

Steve Cavanagh Serial - Infinitas Newsletter

Fri, 09 May 2008 03:14:44 -0500

Steve Cavanagh, a prize-winner in ZineWest 2007 amongst other things, is currently publishing a story in serial form through INFINITAS' newsletters. If you like a good SF read, go to the Infinitas site and their newsletter links or to Steve's blog for episodes of "Pardon me, coming through."

In The First Person - Conference National Library Canberra

Sat, 03 May 2008 01:59:39 -0500

In the First Person - conference on Memoir, Autobiography and the Personal Voice... A Major National Library of Australia Conference Incorporating the Kenneth Binns Lecture Saturday and Sunday, 10�11 May 2008 National Library Theatre Lower Ground Floor Parkes Place, Canberra ........

New Wayne Tunks Play - Penrith 7-17 May 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:38:50 -0500

The Girl from the West of the City� is the latest work from acclaimed writer Wayne Tunks who has appeared in a NWG Inc forum and also run a first rate workshop for us. Wayne, whose hits include The Subtle Art of Flirting and Silvertop Ash, has created a murder mystery set in Penrith. Performing at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre's Q Theatre . Directed by Alexandra Byron (Journey into Sin / The Boys).

Merrylands Gathering 3 May 2008 Alternate Venue!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:34:34 -0500

Merrylands Gathering for 3rd May 2008 cannot use its usual venue, Merrylands Library, because the library is receiving new carpet. For this day only: BYO Barbecue Venue: Auburn District Japanese Gardens, Chisholm Road, Auburn Time: 12.30pm Date: Saturday May 3rd 2008 Dress: Casual Children welcome Alternate venue if it's a rainy day: Guildford Leagues, McCredies Park, Tamplin Road, Guildford. Unfortunately children not allowed. Leader Jacqui Douglas says members of Parramatta gathering are also welcome. Please email nwg_inc@yahoo.com.au for any queries.

Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize - due 1 August 08

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:26:09 -0500

The Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize is a competition for poems of no more than fifty lines. You can consult the University of Southern Queensland's website for poems from past winners and the names of runners-up which helps you decide if this competition is for you. Check HERE for past winners, comp guidelines and entry forms to download. Good Luck!!

Affordable Australian Art - Website

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:02:59 -0500

If you love Australian art check out Affordable Australian Art for a wide range of artists and plenty of online images.

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Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:12:29 -0500

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PlayLab/Varuna Residencies for Playwrights

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:21:17 -0500

Opportunity for Playwrights Varuna, the Writers House at Katoomba and Play lab are running residencies for playwrights. Entries by 30th April 2008 For details see PlayLab Also visit Varuna