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Join us for the 16th annual Perth Poetry Festival commencing Friday 18th September and finishing on Sunday 27th September.
Covid-19 update; the committee has decided that the festival will go ahead, hopefully with a physical audience and guests in person. However, if this is not possible we are exploring alternatives including video conferencing and other online opportunities.
Our guest poets include;
Michael Dylan Welch (USA)
David McCooey (Vic) unfortunately David has had to withdraw from the Festival for personal reasons
Anne-Marie Te Whiu (Qld)
David Stavanger (Qld)
with local poets;
Mike Williams unfortunately Mike has had to withdraw from the Festival for health reasons
Samantha Melia
Taonga Sendama
Fable Goldsmith
For biographies click here
Program details click here
Workshop details click here
Launch
24th September
Queens Building. 97 William St, Perth
Main Festival
24 – 27th September
Various venues
Pre Festival Events
18 – 23 September
Various Venues
The 2020 Perth Poetry Festival acknowledges the support of the Western Australian State Government, through BE Perth, and receives funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australia Cultural Fund. This Festival is supported by;
