6th Australian
Poetry Festival

The week preceding the Festival

Friday 5 September: Voice Skills: Reading and Performing Poetry (workshop) Jennifer Richards, NIDA trained voice coach will give you the skills and confidence to present your poetry to any audience.

9.30am—4pm, Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (first floor) $82.50 ASA members; $172 non-members (includes 1 year ASA membership and a free seminar). Presented by the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) Further information/Registration forms: Phone ASA on (02) 9318 0877 or visit www.asauthors.org

Friday 5 September: Mosman Poets, Mosman Poems. Featured poets and open mic. 10.30 to 12 pm Mosman Library, 605 Military Road, Mosman. FREE Contact: Barbara Fisher, 9960 4048; Mosman Library, 9978 4090.

Saturday 6 September: Darlinghurst Nights — An Evening of poetry and jazz based on the work of Kenneth Slessor and featuring: Tug Dumbly, Tony Osborne, Tara Resch and others. Music coordinated by Paul Cutter.

8pm for 9.30 start. El Rocco Cellar, Bar Me, 185 Brougham St, Darlinghurst. $25 Bookings and enquiries to: (02)9368 0894. Presented by Wordjammin’ with the Poets Union

Saturday 6 September:Regional Event 10am - 12 noon: Poetry readings in the Elephant Boy Cafe, Bong Bong St, Bowral.