Alex McKeown is a Tasmanian poet, translator, playwright and software engineer. His work has appeared in Island, Southerly, Australian Poetry Journal, Cordite and The Canberra Times. His chapbook of translations from the…
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Erin Coull
Erin is a writer and student based in nipaluna, lutruwita. She is studying a Bachelor in Social and Environmental Economics, English and Writing at the University of Tasmania, while helping to run…
NEWS: 2025 Line-up announced and Festival Passes now on Sale
🎉 We’re thrilled to officially unveil our 2025 Featured Poets for the Tasmanian Poetry Festival! Over the coming days, we’ll be introducing each of these incredible voices—so stay tuned as we celebrate…
NEWS: TAS Poetry Festival Membership – Benefits Announced
Be Part of the Future of the Tasmanian Poetry Festival Love poetry? Want to see the Tasmanian Poetry Festival continue to grow, inspire, and evolve? By becoming a member, you help shape the…
NEWS: Annual General Meeting, March 2025
The Annual General Meeting of the Tasmanian Poetry Festival was held on the 13th of March 2025. Congratulations to new President Lisa Wright, Vice President Yvonne Gluyas, Treasurer Joy Elizabeth and ordinary…
Launceston Poetry Cup 2024 (Saturday Evening)
From 6:30 pm, 12th of October 2024, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston. Get directions (opens Google Maps). The highlight of the weekend is the iconic Launceston Poetry Cup. Open to all,…
Masterclasses/Workshops 2024
In conjunction with the 2024 Tasmanian Poetry Festival, we are offering some great masterclasses: Please note that Masterclass Workshops are not included in the Festival Pass.
Get your 2024 Festival Pass and save up to 20%!
Enjoy the complete festival experience with this year’s FESTIVAL PASS*. Passholders save up to 20% on the total ticket cost and have the opportunity to meet and greet our guest poets at…
Saturday Sessions
10.00 – 11.20am | Welcome by Colin Berry & Guest Poets: Leanne Boschman, Pam Schindler, Ross Donlon 11.30 – 12.10pm | Open Mic on the theme: “Landscapes of lutruwita-Tasmania” Hosted by Marilyn…
Sunday Sessions
10.00 – 10.40am | Poetry and Jazz Poetry recited by Ross Donlon with Steve Brien accompanying on guitar. 10.45 – 11.10pm | Guest Poet Robyn Rowland 11.15 – 12.15pm | Guest Poets:…
Friday Night *40th!* Festival! Launch & performances by Sarah Lock, Thomas Forest Bailey, Moran Wiesel and Rob van der Elst
Come and help us celebrate this landmark 40th Anniversary of the Tasmanian Poetry Festival at this year’s launch party. Meet and mingle with our guest poets and musician, with drinks and nibbles…
Andrew Hardy Youth Poetry Prize 2024
The Andrew Hardy Youth Poetry Prize is awarded in memory of Andrew Hardy, who died at the age of 22, in 1997. Andrew Hardy was not only a poet of great potential,…
Tim Thorne’s Greatest Hits
Thursday 10th October 2024, 6.30-9.30 pm Lucie Thorne, family and friends will launch the book Tim Thorne’s Greatest Hits. This is a FREE EVENT hosted by the Tasmanian Poetry Festival in its…
Tasmanian Poetry Festival 2024 Programme
10-13th October 2024 Main Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston 29 Cameron St, Launceston (get directions, opens Google Maps). Other Venues: Robyn Rowland Workshop (Thursday): 8 High Street Launceston (get directions). Friday Workshops…
Rob van der Elst
Rob Van Der Elst was born in the Netherlands and migrated to Australia as a child. He was ‘thrown in at the deep end’, expected to learn English without formal instruction. This…
Steve Brien
Steve Brien Jazz guitarist Steve Brien grew up in Sydney, Australia. Getting involved with jazz groups in the late 70s, he soon established himself on the scene playing with local jazz musicians…