# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Emerald Hill Music and Poetry Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am – Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Curated by acclaimed local poet Michael Crane and supported by Arts Access, South Melbourne Community Chest, and the Palais Theatre Community Fund, this special festival brings words and music together in the intimate setting of our Emerald Hill Library.
 
From Tuesday 11 November to Tuesday 2 December, the library will come alive every Tuesday night at 6 pm with four evenings of poetry and song.
 
Our line-up is:
 
Tuesday 11 November at 6 pm
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Alison Ferrier (musician) – Known for her evocative folk-blues and atmospheric country sound.
 
Carl Walsh (poet) – A neurodiverse poet whose work has been published widely, including in Meanjin and Westerly.
 
 
Tuesday 18 November at 6 pm
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Charles Jenkins (musician) – An award-winning songwriter with over 20 albums and a sharp sense of lyrical wit.
 
Claire Gaskin (poet) – An acclaimed poet with multiple collections, supported by Creative Australia grants.
 
 
Tuesday 25 November at 6 pm
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Rebecca Barnard (musician) – A celebrated singer-songwriter with a rich jazz and rock heritage, and a strong passion for community.
 
Dan Warner (poet/musician) – A Melbourne songwriter and performer, with a history in iconic local bands.
 
 
Tuesday 2 December at 6 pm
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Greg Arnold (musician) – ARIA award-winning frontman of Things of Stone and Wood, named APRA Songwriter of the Year.
 
Michael Crane (poet) – A Melbourne poet and curator, author of 10 books and creator of the much-loved Poetry Idol series.
 
 
Don’t miss this chance to experience some of Melbourne’s most celebrated poets and musicians in a unique library setting. Visit our website for more information and to book your place. https://library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/.../the-emerald.../
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/the-emerald-hill-music-and-poetry-festival/200029120769622
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, performances, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/whats-on/the-emerald-hill-music-and-poetry-festival/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=melbourne-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Emerald Hill Library
- **lat**: -37.83468
- **long**: 144.96035
- **full address**: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia, Melbourne

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Port Phillip Library Service (https://allevents.in/org/port-phillip-library-service/27000292)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia, Melbourne
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Port Phillip Library Service
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, performances, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Emerald Hill Music and Poetry Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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