The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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What Brings You To The Table?

Cocktail names, menu descriptions and brand fiction have become a tool for storytelling, but also for selling. What makes someone pick one restaurant over the other? How does strategy collide with temptation, and desire for both luxury and comfort. Where can writing for, and about hospitality take you? Hear from a panel of hospitality gurus, shaping the food culture here in Melbourne.   

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Lankan Tucker. Come early and get yourself a bite before the panel!

Accessibility

An allergen list will be provided to all ticket holders closer to the event date. If you are worried about allergy inducing food present in the space, please email us at [email protected]

Auslan Interpretation may be available on request, Wheelchair Accessible. 

Wednesday 16 September, 6pm-7pm

Pay-What-You-Wish/Free

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Lankan Tucker
570 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053

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Featuring...

Ismat Awan

Ismat Awan is an Australian-born Pakistani culinary creative whose work sits at the intersection of food, culture and storytelling.

Sebastian Pasinetti

Sebastian Pasinetti is a chef, writer and community builder working at the intersection of food, culture and care. A proud Queer man of Italian and West African heritage, shaped by a layered family migration story spanning post-war Italy, Ghana and Australia. His work is grounded in a deep attentiveness to people – how they live, work and connect. Through his writing, including contributions to Broadsheet and his Substack Without Permission, he explores labour, identity and hospitality with honesty and nuance. Sebastian is committed to building more inclusive creative industries that value lived experience and reflect the complexity of contemporary Australia.

Tyrone Speziale

Tyrone Speziale is the co-founder and Managing Director of Heart Media, a Melbourne creative agency specialising in food and hospitality. What started as a 14-year-old’s first job in hospo turned into a 13-year love affair with the industry. Today, Tyrone and his team work alongside some of Melbourne’s most exciting food and drink venues, helping them tell their stories and grow. When he’s not behind a brand strategy, he’s co-hosting the Heart Media Podcast with business partner Billy, or behind the decks DJing.

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