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

Margarita Bassova

Margarita Bassova is an emerging sound artist, writer, and head of the music-arts-culture publication Verve Zine.

Margarita’s writing is primarily rooted in music journalism, having written for international and local publications from Resident Advisor to Ransom Note, long-form pieces on Earmilk, Headthreads and beyond. In 2023 she was awarded Creative Australia’s Music Writers’ Travel Bursary to write about Australian music talent overseas, allowing her to document festivals in Singapore and Bali.

In 2022, Margarita released Verve’s first print edition, showcasing world-class local talent and with an accompanying “thoughts” zine.

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Sunday 8 September, 11AM

Beyond the Mainstream

Learn what is involved in self-publishing, the pros and cons of working with a publisher, and what to expect on the road less travelled.

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