Victorian media's biggest night of the year is coming soon.

Join us at Crown Palladium on Friday 21 March 2025 to celebrate the announcement of 30 individual Quill Award winners, plus the MPC Student Journalist of the Year and the winner of the 30th Gold Quill Award.

Other highlights of the dinner include presentation of the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, the Harry Gordon Australian Sports Journalist of the Year, the Melbourne Press Club's annual Lifetime Achievement Award and the new Jana Wendt Award for International Reporting.

Ticket prices include a three-course meal and drinks from 6.30pm until 11:30pm.

This year we are offering a special early bird prize – all dinner bookings received by COB Wednesday 26 February 2025 will go in the draw to WIN one night’s accommodation at Crown Metropol Melbourne. The prize, sponsored by Crown Melbourne, includes a luxe room and breakfast for two at Mr Hive Kitchen and Bar.

We look forward to seeing you at the Quills.

General FAQs

What time do the Quills start?

Guests can arrive from 6:30pm and will be ushered to their tables inside the Palladium. Proceedings will start at 7:00pm for an 11:30 finish.

Are Melbourne Press Club events exclusively for members?

Anyone can attend Melbourne Press Club events, though if you are not a financial member please choose the non-member option when registering. To find out more about becoming a member, click here.

How do I find out more about Melbourne Press Club events?

Visit our website for information about coming events. If you would like to join our mailing list, please click here and let us know how to contact you.

Is the venue accessible?

Crown Palladium is a wheelchair accessible venue. Please notify us of any accessibility requirements prior to the event by contacting admin@melbournepressclub.com.

How do I inform the venue about my dietary requirements?

You can advise us of dietary requirements by answering the relevant question in the online registration form. Requests will also be received via admin@melbournepressclub.com up to one week before the night.

What if I want to join my friends at a particular table?

If someone in your party has arranged to book a table, you can indicate your seating request in the relevant field in the online registration form. Bookings can also be made by phone.

What is the Melbourne Press Club's refund policy?

Bookings for Melbourne Press Club events can be cancelled and refunded up to seven days prior to an event.

Can I enter the awards?

Eligible journalists can enter the MPC awards at awards.melbournepressclub.com until 5pm 27 January 2025.