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22 December 2009

Auld lang wotsit

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That time of the year again, when all the tv channels look back at the year and we all say “ooh, I forgot that happened” or “oh goodness, did xx die?!”. Or, in some cases, “blimey, is xx still alive?!”.

And this year the reminiscing is going to be even worse as it’s the end of the decade.

However, 2009 is feeling pretty good coming from the end of the most successful Melbourne Writers Festival ever, and with the sun shining, and the holidays upon us. Birds are singing outside my window, children are walking past chattering happily, and evil Santa is yet to make his appearance.

Hope you all have a great break, eat too much, drink too much and enjoy lying down all boxing day watching the test. Bliss. watching the test.

Helenka

 

26 November 2009

We’re he-e-e-e-r-e

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Ah, finally we’ve made it to the shiny new premises at the newly entitled Wheeler Centre at the corner of Little Lonsdale and Swanston Streets, in the old museum building. It’s been quite a process to get here, but finally, finally we are esconced in the basement, looking out at builders’ legs as they finalise the lift, and the entrance to our space.

Still living out of boxes and crates of course, but we’re getting there, even though the main question is “Has anyone seen the…..?”.

Our new festival director, Steve Grimwade, is very busy talking to writers, publishers and agents about the 2010 program, and already some exciting news about potential guests for next year. You’ll just have to make sure you subscribe to our e-bulletin for news!

Apart from the lovely building, the brand new computers (bliss after years of elderly equipment and software drag), new furniture and sharing space with fellow writing organisations, there is an absolute plethora of fantastic eating spaces, shops and other vitals of urban living which has been lacking in Southbank. All I need now is to track out my new cycling route!

Helenka
Festival Manager