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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Artist

Maggie Toko

Maggie Toko is Indigenous to Aotearoa, LGBTIQ+, Standup Comedian, Singer, Writer and all round Mental Health Advocate.

Appearing In

Thursday 23 June
7.30-8.30pm AEST

EWF X Schizy Inc: Gnarly Writers

Gnarly Writers celebrates storytellers who’ve been in the public mental health system for decades.

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Exhibition runs
Wednesday 15 June – Sunday 3 July

Same River Twice

Eleven artists reflect on what water, place, memories and inheritances can contain.

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Saturday 18 June
3-4pm AEST

State of Opportunity

This panel will explore the wide variety of opportunities from financial to professional development available to emerging writers.

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Saturday 18 June
7-8pm AEST

here & now: Anthology Launch

Join the artists for an evening of readings from the anthology and grab yourself a copy!

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Friday 17 & 24 June
4-5pm AEST

Bodies of Sound

Celebrate each Friday of the festival with musical and poetic partnerships.

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