Stoked to be appearing alongside some of my very favourite poets at Bendigo Writers’ Festival - check out the full festival program here.

Poets Are Us

Saturday, 17 August 2024
11:00 am 12:00 pm

Join Claire G Coleman, Izzy Roberts Orr, Jazz Money and Sara M Saleh to celebrate Poetry month, a Red Room Poetry initiative, celebrated each August to raise the profile of Australian poets and poetry. This session will include live poetry readings and a discussion on the creative process of poetry writing, the tricky subjects that can be explored through poetry and current directions in the Australian poetry landscape.

Bookings and more information here

Psst…

The whole program is amazing, but I want to give a specific shout-out to my wonderful friend and neighbour Caroline (aka The Cottage Herbalist) who is running An Edible Weed Walk on Sunday morning where she’ll share all kinds of fantastic knowlege of the kind you’ll find in her book The Medicinal Garden.

Thursday, 15 Aug 2024
06:30pm - 07:30pm
The Wheeler Centre

Poetry is beyond time. It’s a way of bringing together the countless generations of humanity. It’s a means of connecting past and present. It’s a way of imagining the future. – L-Fresh the Lion, 2023 Poetry Ambassador

What would you tell the future?

The Victorian Poetry Month Gala returns for the fourth year in 2024, featuring a selection of Australia’s finest poets tugging at the threads of alternative timelines.

A captivating evening of collective imaginings awaits. Host Eleanor Jackson will be joined by Emilie Collyer, Jeanine Leane, Mitch McTaggart, Izzy Roberts-Orr, Thabani Tshuma, Grace Yee and Ouyang Yu, with a special musical guest to be announced.

Full $19
Concession $15
Pay What You Wish tickets are available for this event

Bookings and more information here

Ever wondered what your hat would say if it could speak? How your toaster feels, or what your couch thinks about your telly watching habits? Join local poet Izzy Roberts-Orr for an interactive workshop to learn about poetic techniques and draft some new work of your own.

Workshop is for ages 11-17 years. Free.

Book your spot now.

A Poetry Workshop at Words in Winter Trentham

Sunday, 4 August
10:30am-12:30pm

Join local playwright, poet, broadcaster Izzy Roberts-Orr for a poetry workshop that will ignite your creativity and hone your writing skills. Whether you're a seasoned poet or a curious beginner, this engaging session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to explore the depths of your imagination and express yourself through the art of poetry.

Venue: The Mechanics Trentham, 66 High St

Tickets: $40 (Limit of 20 people)

Bookings and more information here

About Words in Winter Trentham

Running since 2004, Words in Winter is a celebration of literature that takes over the tiny town of Trentham in August. Celebrate the power and the delight of language through WORDS – written, spoken or sung; through poetry, storytelling, composing, and competing.

Check out the full program of events on their website here.