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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Hunter Rose

Hunter Rose is a First Nations artist, writer and poet currently studying and working on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Having completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in creative writing, literature and media industries, they are now a returning student with the Moondani Toombadool Centre at Swinburne University of Technology. Their work comprises themes of greif, loss, love, longing, nature and the political/economic landscape. They are a proud descendant of Mannalargenna/Manalakina and grew up in Nipaluna/Hobart before moving to Naarm/Melbourne for their studies.

Monday 14 September, 6.30-7.30PM

The Next Big Thing

Join us for a vibrant evening of readings and celebration as The Wheeler Centre and Emerging Writers’ Festival join forces to spotlight five of Australia’s up-and-coming literary stars.