Queensland Poetry Festival 2016

Overview

What do Archie Roach, David Bowie, Prince, Clive James and Beyonce all have in common? They will all be making an appearance or inspiring a session at this year's Queensland Poetry Festival.

This unlikely mix is just a taste of the diverse, innovative program on offer at the state's premier event for all things poetic arts. Festival co-directors David Stavanger and Anne-Marie Te Whiu once again bring their discipline-crossing, boundary-pushing vision to showcasing the artform via a plethora of sessions. In their second year at the helm, expect everything from tributes to dearly departed rock stars to funky dance classes — and one-man hip hop shows, literary cabaret, concerts, weaving circles, folk music, and possibly a screening of everyone's favourite visual album of the year (or one of them) as well.

The 2016 Queensland Poetry Festival will take place from August 25 to 28 at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts.