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

Zafty

Zafty is an 18-year-old Nigerian-born rapper from WA who is based in Melbourne, known for a style reminiscent of J. Cole and Redveil. In 2023, he released 11 singles and was spotlighted by Triple J, earning the “Most Underrated Flow” in their Unearthed High Yearbook. He’s since received strong Triple J support, including playlist features and a rotation add for his track “M.I.A.” In 2024, he was named a finalist in Unearthed High from over 1,100 entries and won a slot at Wildlands Festival’s WA leg after winning the Triple J Unearthed competition.

Sunday 14 September, 3PM-4PM

Future Laureates: Young Writers on Poetry and Power

Australia is to have its own national Poet Laureate in 2025. Writers under 25 explore what this will mean, and who will this role serve?