Words and place, an afternoon of poetry

Words and place, an afternoon of poetry

Join four diverse contemporary poets at Bermagui library for an eclectic afternoon of poetry and discussion. Guest poets will perform some of their latest works followed by a conversation about the craft of writing, how place influences work and what poetry means today.

Ed Southorn is a poet, author and journalist. Ed’s poem Hyphae was shortlisted for the 2026 Newcastle Poetry Prize. Ed’s second poetry collection Sea Lake Mountain was published this year by Walleah Press.

 Elizabeth Walton is a writer, musician and cross-disciplinary artist/performer. Elizabeth’s short poetry cycle, How to Read A City, Your Place of Last Resort, was published by 5 Islands Press in 2026.

Stephanie Green (Sydney) is a writer and academic. Her creative work includes short fiction, poetry, essays and cultural journalism. Stephanie’s ‘latest collection of poetry ‘Sahara Rain’ is recently published with Liquid Amber press.

Dakota Feirer (he/him) is a Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr man, emerging writer, creative producer and educator. This Spring Dakota released his debut poetry collection, Arsenic Flower by Hachette Australia.