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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Antonio Montaine

Antonio Montaine is a rhythm poet, stylistically influenced by jazz and hip hop culture his writing focuses on social and political issues. Antonio an Australian born child of immigrant parents and was raised in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Naarm. Antonio draws from these experiences for inspiration in his writing.

Monday 15 September, 7PM (Doors), Music: 7.30PM -10PM

Social Sanctuary: EWF Takeover

Cure your Monday blues at this special EWF edition of Social Sanctuary, a weekly night of free gigs at NSC. This edition features a bunch of your fave local artists and a colourful array of up-and-coming spoken-word poets, songwriters and sound artists for you to discover.