The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Artist

Helena Pantsis

Helena Pantsis (she/they) is a writer and artist born and raised in Naarm, Australia, with a focus on the strange, the surreal, and the genre-bending. She is the author of poetry collection ‘CAPTCHA’ and short story collection, ‘Mother Salad’. More can be found at hlnpnts.com.

Monday 14 September, 6.30-7.30PM

The Next Big Thing

Join us for a vibrant evening of readings and celebration as The Wheeler Centre and Emerging Writers’ Festival join forces to spotlight five of Australia’s up-and-coming literary stars.