The Next Big Thing heads west for a special Footscray West Writers Fest edition of the much-loved readings series.
Discover new and exciting writing talent over a drink at Harley and Rose. Hear from five of Australia’s most inspiring emerging literary voices from Melbourne’s western suburbs, including writer and educator Natasha Hertanto, fantasy writer Tzeyi Koay, Yappers Bookclub co-founder lIona Mutuku, emerging writer Audrey McKenzie and author Sam van Zweden. With host Diem Nguyen.
This event may include references to sensitive content. The authors will share relevant content warnings with the audience before their readings.
The Next Big Thing series is generously supported by George and Rosa Morstyn.
Presented in partnership with Footscray West Writers Fest
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Saturday 28 March
2.00 - 3.00pm
Tickets
$0.00
Pay What You Wish
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
For information regarding accessibility at Harley & Rose, click here.
Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Additional Notes
The book seller for this event is The Chestnut Tree Bookshop.
Featuring
Natasha Hertanto
Natasha Hertanto is a Chinese-Indonesian writer, public speaker, and educator based in Naarm. Her work can be found on Kill Your Darlings, ABC, Australian Multilingual Project, Archer & more. Her short stories are part ...
Tzeyi Koay
Tzeyi Koay (pronounced Zee-kway) is a Chinese-Malaysian lawyer turned author of A Curse Carved in Ink. After studying Psychology and Politics at the University of Melbourne, she went on to earn her Juris Doctor. A ...
Audrey McKenzie
Audrey McKenzie is a University of Melbourne creative writing student based in Naarm / Melbourne. Her work can be found in Kill Your Darlings, Farrago and the Age. Outside of writing, she enjoys crafting wonkily, ice ...
Sam van Zweden
Sam van Zweden is a Naarm/Melbourne-based fat activist, writer and organiser of A Plus. She writes nonfiction about mental health, memory and difficult embodiment.
