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The Otago Southland branch of the New Zealand Society of Authors, together with our Ōtepoti UNESCO City of Literature, invite you to an evening of poetry and music exploring our city’s history – natural, urban and otherwise.Come and hear a range of Otago writers, from Otago University’s MCW students to award-winning poets, including:
Brenda Finlayson, Claire Beynon, Emma Neale, Holly Fletcher, Jackson, John Gibb, Michelle Elvy, Richard Reeve, Robert Sullivan, Sam Montgomerie, Sandie Forsyth & Nicola Thorstensen.
Music to light up our night from Simon Eastwood, bass, & Motoko Kikkawa, violin.
The event also includes the launch of the locally created chapbook anthology A shell-print of waves: Aramoana poems, edited by David Eggleton and Michelle Elvy.
Friday, 22 August, 5pm – 8pm
Koha entry
The Athenaeum & Mechanics’ Institute, The Octagon
5pm Youth Poetry reading and awards
5.45 drinks and nibbles, poetry and music with Simon Eastwood, bass, & Motoko Kikkawa, violin
Plus a raffle! Win a bundle of books worth $150 with your $5 raffle ticket. The book bundle is generously donated by Otago University Press.
Contact: [email protected] – for info and to purchase raffle tickets
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
23 The Octagon, Dunedin Central. 9016, Dunedin, New Zealand 9016, New Zealand
