Upcoming Events
Join SECCA for a special far south coast launch of the South Coast Writers Centre’s latest anthology, Shape Shifters.
Fri 19 June, 5.30 – 7.30pm
Featuring the selected ekphrastic poems from the 2025 Tideland: Art + Word project, a collaboration between SECCA, Bega Valley Shire Library and SCWC.
The evening will include readings from poets Pamela Goddard, Kai Jensen and Elizabeth Walton, as well as Sarah Nicholson (SCWC Director). With special guest MC, Peter Frankis, Chair of the SCWC board and guest judge of the Tideland: Art + Word ekphrasis poetry open call.
Plus, book in for Bega Library’s FREE companion workshop Afterimage: A Poetry Workshop in Ekphrasis Sat 20 June 10.30am – 1pm. Join award-winning poet, Melody Paloma in this intriguing workshop as she guides you through a series of writing prompts and exercises in your response to the exhibition by Seth Birchall (Unseen Cosmic Clock) and Dennis Golding (Power: The Future Is Here) at SECCA. For ages 14+. Reservations essential.
Only Fans: A Story Club Special with the one and ONLY Fanny Lumsden
Friday 3 July, 6:30pm
Coledale Hall
ONLY FANS Join only Fanny Lumsden for her Solo Story club show where she shares wholesome stories from the road. From growing up on a sheep farm to performing at Glastonbury Festival, Fanny sure has some stories to tell.
The 2x ARIA, 3x AIR Award and 10x CMAA Golden Guitar winning artist is touring this July & August with an intimate show full of stories and surprises. So whether you are a fan yet or not, join ONLY "FANS" (as she is known) as she brings her songs in the form of STORY CLUB, a book club for songs.
Partnered Events
Enough Said Poetry Slam
Enough Said Poetry Slam is a group that has been running monthly poetry slams independently in Wollongong since 2012, and in 2022 became one of our Partner Programs. They host Enough Said Poetry Slam on the last Thursday of every month at their new venue, Side Door Theatre, as well as poetry workshops and satellite events.
Attending the poetry slams always costs $5/$10, and slam sign-up is on arrival. Go to @enoughsaidpoetryslam on Instagram and Facebook to see their upcoming events.
The SCWC Hardship Fund can be made available to members and their children who lack the financial means to attend SCWC workshops, events or courses, or to become members.
If you need access to the fund please email us.