The 2025 Tasmanian Poetry Festival kicked off Friday evening, October 10, 2025, at Sporties Bar in Launceston. Young Dawkins reflected on serving as one of three judges for the 2025 Tim Thorne Poetry Prize. American-born poet Young Dawkins was a central figure in the New Hampshire beat revival movement, where he helped found the Jazzmouth Poetry Festival, before moving to…
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Sunday 5th Oct, Hobart: Tas Poetry Festival feature reading by six poets
2.30 – 3.45pm, Sunday 5 October Tasmanian Poetry Festival Feature Reading in Hobart The Tasmanian Poetry Festival presents a special Hobart feature reading by award-winning poets: Erin Coull Susan Austin Young Dawkins Ben Walter Esther Ottaway Louise Oxley Enjoy this delightful afternoon reading by some of Tasmania’s finest poets addressing themes of nature, family, attention,…