The iconic Melbourne Poets Union
Melbourne Poets Union (MPU) was formed in 1977 as the ‘Poets Union’, and other branches were subsequently formed throughout Australia. A non-profit organisation, staffed by volunteers, MPU promotes the writing of poetry by providing a meeting place for poets - through poetry workshops and readings - and a forum for news, discussion and publication via our newsletter POAM, our website and other publications.
Each year MPU conducts an international poetry competition, which attracts in excess of 600 entries. MPU has over 250 members including both emerging and established poets who write and perform in all forms of poetry, a number of its members living interstate.
We are an inclusive organisation with strong representation from culturally diverse sections of the community, the annual bilingual event proving very popular. All events are open to the public and non-member poets are encouraged to participate in the Open Reading section.
We have a commitment to encouraging the participation of young poets, and experienced members provide support to new members. We are proud that so far 22 members of MPU have had poems displayed on Melbourne’s trains as part of the Moving Galleries exhibitions.
MPU events are conducted on the last Friday of the month at the Victorian Writers Centre, Nicholas Building 37 Swanston St. For further details consult our website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mpuinc/MPU/Home.html or contact us at: mpuinc@yahoo.com
