The Calanthe Poetry Spring Gala to celebrate the winners of the 2026 Calanthe Collective Prize for Unpublished Poetry is nearly here!

It will be held on Sunday 20 September, in a glorious Tamborine Mountain private garden setting, with a 2.00 PM start.

The day will include:

~ a celebration and reading of the winning entries in the 2026 competition

~ a tribute to the late David Malouf, who was a long-time supporter of this event

~ readings by the Calanthe Press poets 

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·         Donation entry

·         BYO chair or picnic rug and bring your favourite tipple

·         Raffle  

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You must RSVP and book for this event to: calanthecollective@gmail.com‍ ‍

Address for the venue will be given on booking.

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