Join some of the most exciting and acclaimed poets in the country for a wide-ranging conversation about poetry today for the 2023 Peter Steele Memorial event. The University of Melbourne’s inaugural Poet in Residence Maxine Beneba Clarke speaks with fellow poets Kirli Saunders, Pi.O and Sarah Holland-Batt about their work and practice, the nexus of visual art and poetry, and the spirit-affirming power of verse.
Proudly supported by the Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
Sarah Holland-Batt is the author of three books of poems—most recently, The Jaguar—and a book of essays, Fishing for Lightning. Among other honours, she has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poet...
Pi.O. is a legendary figure in the Australian poetry scene, the chronicler of Melbourne and its culture and migrations, and a highly disciplined Anarchist. He is the publisher of Unusual Work by Collective Effort Press, ...
Kirli Saunders is many things—a proud Gunai woman, a teacher, an artist and the 2020 NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year. She’s also the award-winning writer of novels, poetry and plays, and her latest book Bindi, writt...
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Poets Kirli Saunders, Pi.O and Sarah Holland-Batt chat with Maxine Beneba Clarke about their celebrated work and the state of poetry today for the 2023 Peter Steele Memorial event.