

The Tasmanian Poetry Festival acknowledges and respects the palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners and custodians of this land and we pay our respect to all elders, past, present and future.
THE TASMANIAN POETRY FESTIVAL 2020 …..Scroll down for all events for this year which, due to Covid-19 uncertainties, is a localised Festival to be held over a 4 week period, from October 12th – November 14th.

MONDAY 12th October. “Speakeasy” at Phoenix Launceston from 7 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/335423580909500
SUNDAY 18th October. Royal Oak Hotel. from 5 pm.

Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWPF
https://www.facebook.com/events/367000181325421
MONDAY 19th October @ Phoenix Restaurant, Launceston. Live and Zoom event from 7 pm A.E.D.S.T.

Ticketing links here:
For Zoom link click here:- https://utas.zoom.us/j/89352187889
https://www.trybooking.com/BLXPW for live show. Maximum 50 for live audience/readers due to Covid-safe requirements.
https://www.trybooking.com/BLXQA for Zoom. Maximum 15 Zoom readers/attendees.
FRIDAY 23rd October at Grand Chancellor from 5.30 – 6.50 pm.

FRIDAY 23rd October – “OUT OF THE ASHES”- POETS BANQUET at Phoenix Launceston from 6.30 p.m. onwards.

https://www.facebook.com/events/679307626025620/
SATURDAY 31st October – “THE LAUNCESTON POETRY CUP” at the Workers Club from 7 pm.

https://www.trybooking.com/BLWPU
https://www.facebook.com/events/808938933259508
SUNDAY November 1st – “Live to Air Poets” from City Park Radio. 2pm – 4 pm

Email here to register interest to read info@taspoetryfest.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/1346836148981104
SATURDAY November 14th – A.P.S. finals via Zoom and live from Phoenix, Launceston. 7.30 pm.

Brittany Cook and Rohan King compete against poets from other states in a Zoom and live performance of The Australian Poetry Slam Finals, at 7.30 pm. Cocktails from the bar, and meals can be purchased from the “Small Chilli” menu of Indonesian cuisine. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, numbers will be limited so book in early here to ensure your seat. Phoenix Launceston 63 Brisbane St. Launceston.
wordsunited@maisonrond.com
Entry cost $5.00
The Tasmanian Poetry Festival greatly appreciates and thanks business owners who have made venues available for this Festival of 2020. We acknowledge Wendy Robbins of The Royal Oak, and Jimmy Hoyle of Phoenix Launceston. We also thank and acknowledge local organisations for their generosity and partnership. The Launceston Workers Club, City Park Radio, Theatre North, and The Grand Chancellor.
https://www.facebook.com/PHOENIXLaunceston
https://www.facebook.com/royaloaktas
https://www.facebook.com/launcestonworkersclub
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community-Organization/City-Park-Radio-421884267999490/
https://www.facebook.com/Theatre-North-Princess-Theatre-Earl-Arts-Centre-205157816190120
https://www.facebook.com/HotelGrandChancellorLaunceston
Tasmanian Poetry Festival images from 2019; a wonderful vibrant series of events.









The Tasmanian Poetry Festival acknowledges and respects the palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners and custodians of this land and we pay our respect to all elders, past, present and future.
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PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: “Sonnets and Songs in Spring” at Nunamara Memorial Hall. Sept. 22nd from 12 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/432880217577141/
Friday 4th October, two of our guest poets are conducting these inspiring workshops. See below for booking links and details.
https://www.trybooking.com/BEAEV
Gina Mercer workshop
https://www.trybooking.com/BEAEZ
Chrys Salt MBE workshop
https://www.trybooking.com/BEAFC
Workshop Bundle

Before we kick off with the official launch….Thurs. 3rd Oct. at The Royal Oak Hotel 8 pm. Cost $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEICK
“Luscious Lines and Lyrics”
https://www.facebook.com/events/760855197700649/

“Poets on Pedestals” at the Festival Launch Fri. 4th Oct. The Royal Oak Hotel. Drinks and cheeses included. 5.30 – 6.30 pm. $10 entry
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJBH
for “Poets on Pedestals” at Festival Launch

Following at 6.30 – “Slamduggery” at The Oakshed, The Royal Oak Hotel.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2556358511083746/
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJBN
“Slamduggery”

https://www.facebook.com/events/2360680827512031/
“Marj for Breakfast” Sat. Oct. 5th at Pioneer Lobby 10. am. $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJBV
“Marj for Breakfast”

“Morning Musings” Sat. 5th Oct. at Pioneer Lobby 10.45 – 1pm $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJCF
“Morning Musings”

“School’s Out” Pioneer Lobby Sat. 5th Oct. 2 – 4 pm $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJCL
“School’s Out

“The Launceston Poetry Cup” at The Boathouse, Sat. 5th Oct. 7 pm. $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJCQ
The Launceston Poetry Cup

“Poets Breakfast” Sun. 6th Oct. Pioneer Lobby 9.30 am. $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJCR
“Words from Women @ Sawtooth Ari. 11 am – 12 pm. $5
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJCS

“Live to Air Broadcast” Pioneer Lobby. 1.15 pm – 4 pm $10/$8
https://www.trybooking.com/BEJCU
