The Next Big Thing
Description
Join a special festival edition of The Next Big Thing
Five emerging voices share work at a FWWF edition of The Next Big Thing. Hosted by Diem Nguyen, with readings from Natasha Hertanto, Tzeyi Koay, Audrey McKenzie, Ilona Mutuku and Sam van Zweden.
Presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
Address: Harley and Rose (restaurant), 572 Barkly St, West Footscray, VIC 3012
Please arrive 10 minutes early
Transport
Train: West Footscray station (850m), Footscray station (1.8km), Tottenham (1.9 km)
Bus: Route 220 stops nearby
Bike: Bike parking outside the library at 539 Barkly St
Taxi/Rideshare: Can drop off directly in front
Car: Street parking in the area, and there is a carpark next to the post office at 528 Barkly St
If you're coming as a group, please arrive at the same time, so that we can do our best to seat you together.
This venue is suitable for people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. Accessible parking is available, and the venue has accessible toilet facilities.
Carer Tickets
A support person accompanying a person with disability is entitled to free entry.
Please select one Carer / Support Person – Free ticket with the purchase of a paid ticket. A valid Victorian Carer Card or Australian Companion Card must be presented at entry.
One free support ticket per eligible attendee.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive experience for everyone. Please let us know any accessibility needs when registering for this event or send us a message.
Lineup
Diem Nguyen
Diem Nguyen is the Program Producer at The Wheeler Centre.
Natasha Hertanto
Natasha Hertanto is a Chinese-Indonesian writer, public speaker, and educator based in Naarm. Her work can be found on Kill Your Darlings, ABC, Australian Multilingual Project, Archer & more. Her short stories are part of the anthologies 'Everything All At Once' (Ultimo Press) and 'New Australian Fiction 2023' (Kill Your Darlings). She is currently writing her debut novel, a historical fantasy YA, and teaching at the University of Melbourne and Story Studio Australia.
Tzeyi Koay
Tzeyi Koay (pronounced Zee-kway) is a Chinese-Malaysian lawyer turned author of A Curse Carved in Ink. After studying Psychology and Politics at the University of Melbourne, she went on to earn her Juris Doctor. A Curse Carved in Ink draws on Chinese vampire lore and centres a bisexual love triangle. The paperback and audiobook editions, narrated by the author, are now available for preorder via Simon & Schuster Australia.
Audrey McKenzie
Audrey McKenzie is a University of Melbourne creative writing student based in Naarm / Melbourne. Her work can be found in Kill Your Darlings, Farrago, and the Age. Outside of writing, she enjoys crafting wonkily, ice skating afraidly, and making up new adverbs.
Ilona Mutuku
Ilona Mutuku is a 25 year old writer and co-founder of Yappers Bookclub from Melbourne, Australia.
Sam van Zweden
Sam van Zweden is a Naarm/Melbourne-based fat activist, writer and organiser of A Plus. She writes non-fiction about mental health, memory and difficult embodiment.
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