Melbourne Poets Union

Banner image by Brendan Bonsack

**NEWS**

Our thanks to 2018 International Poetry Competition judge Joel Deane for his superb work and congratulations to our winners and commended poets.

First: Brett Dionysius (Qld) “My Father on a Horse, Date Unknown”
Second: Ross Gillett (VIC) “Paling Fence”
Third: Philip Neilson (Qld) “Genetics"

Martin Downey, Urban Realist Award
Rob Wallis, (VIC) "The Hours Alone "

For the full list of winning and commended poems, to read the 1st & 2nd place poems, to read Joel Deane's speech from the IPC Awards Night, and to see heaps of photos from the night by Brendan Bonsack and Di Cousens (phew!) click HERE

(updated: Dec. 28th, 2018)

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'So what's happening with MPU, what are you lot up to?'

So the MPU crew had a bit of a holiday but we're back. We had our first committee meeting for the year and we are planning the heck out of 2019. Big year coming, busy busy. This site has sometimes been a little... lacking in excitement and updates, but no more! Keep your eyes right here and on our Facebook page where we will keep you all up-to-date.

SITE UPDATES

Currently (Jan 22, 2019) updating committee bios and photos. Click HERE to see where we're up to with that. Updating events - see below or click HERE, including an Event Recap section that is brand new. Generally working on the prettiness and functionality of the whole site. tell us what you think, suggestions welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS - 2019

Our first chapbook launch for the year is on Feb 20th

Click HERE for all the info on Henry's launch. We think it's gonna be beautiful.

And then SAVE THE DATE...

For our first regular gig of the year which will be February 23rd at Hares and Hyenas in Fitzroy. That's a Saturday night and that, my dears, is how confident we are that we have a big show for you. Click HERE for the details we can reveal so far...

MPU Chapbooks - currently updating pages

We are currently getting our chapbook author pages up to date, so keep checking back to make sure you have all the MPU titles in your collection. It'll take a little while but we'll get there (there are quite a lot of books y'know). Elizabeth Beaton's book can be found right HERE.

We have Youtube!

Most recent Chapbook launch
Lyn Chatham's Artisan December 1st, 2018
@ Eastern Hub, Geelong

Lyn's book was launched by John Bartlett with an introduction by editor Julie McLean.

Eastern Hub is located at 285a McKillop St, East Geelong. It's a fb space and we encourage you to check it out if you're in the area.

Click HERE details of Lyn's book.

A small part of a bigger story

Melbourne Poets Union has been operating since 1977. In those 41 years we have seen many changes to the Australian arts landscape. We keep striving to put poets in clear view of modern Australia with events, competitions, print and online publications and all manner of opportunities.

Click HERE for more MPU history.