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

Mohamed Sudi

Mohamed Sudi is a Somali refugee, poet and calligrapher traveller. A member of the Calligraphy Society of Victoria and Melbourne Poets Union, he fuses spoken word with Arabic storytelling to create powerful visual poetry performances. Rooted in Somali oral traditions, his work explores migration, resilience, and identity; from childhood in Mogadishu to survival in Kenyan refugee camps. Through his unique blend of poetry and art, Mo reclaims the refugee narrative, transforming displacement into tribal language stories of hope, humor and cultural pride.

Friday 18 September, 5:30-9:00PM

Closing Night Litfair: How Long is Forever?

Taking place within the majestic grounds of the Abbotsford Convent, wander through stalls selling zines, books, and other handmade wares. Mingle with writers, artists, small press publishers and grassroots collective.