By The Stella Prize
As part of this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival, Stella is delighted to present an in-conversation with the yet-to-be-announced winner of the 2023 Stella Prize (book via this link). However, there are many events across MWF’s exciting and ambitious program that the Stella team are looking forward to – these are just a few of our top picks.
Peter Steele Conversation: Poetry in Motion
Sat 6 May, 12pm
State Library Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatrette
$25 general / $20 conc.
Here at Stella, we’re thrilled to see contemporary Australian poetry having a welcome resurgence. The all-star lineup for this event, featuring 2023 Stella Prize shortlistee Sarah Holland-Batt (pictured), beautifully reflects the breadth and range of the form.
Labours of Love
Sun 7 May, 10.30am
State Library Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatrette
$25 general / $20 conc.
We’re looking forward to hearing Tracey Lien and Nina Wan in conversation about their debut novels. Lien’s All That’s Left Unsaid was longlisted for the 2023 Stella Prize, and the themes that the two books share – family, duty, identity – are sure to resonate with listeners.
Art and Stories
Sat 6 May, 10.30am
State Library Victoria, Village Roadshow Theatrette
$25 general / $20 conc.
This conversation between Charmaine Papertalk Green, Dianne Jones, Yhonnie Scarce and Jeanine Leane about the influence and intersection of visual arts and poetry will be fascinating. Hearing practitioners of different forms reflect on their work together always sheds new light on the creative process.