Media release – Stella, 16 January 2024
Local award-winning writers the focus of Stella Day Out Hobart program
Stella announces a strong Tasmanian focus for its first Stella Day Out in Hobart, including award-winning authors Amanda Lohrey and Heather Rose.
Stella is committed to breaking down barriers to literary events and presents Stella Day Out, a one-day celebration of the most original, excellent and engaging work by Australian women and non-binary authors.
Following the inspiring inaugural event in Melbourne in November 2023, Stella Day Out, a free one-day festival of great writing and great ideas comes to Hobart on Friday, 16 February 2024.
The first edition of Stella Day Out for 2024 will be held at The Salon at The Hedberg, University of Tasmania with acclaimed Tasmanian writers Amanda Lohrey and Heather Rose and Lord Mayor of Hobart, Councillor Anna Reynolds in-person onstage.
Amanda Lohrey will discuss hope and trust in literature with poet and editor Michelle Cahill. Lohrey’s 2020 novel The Labyrinth won the Miles Franklin award, Voss award and Prime Minister’s Literary Award. Her latest novel, The Conversion, was published in October 2023.
Heather Rose will reflect on her Stella Prize winning novel The Museum of Modern Love (2017) and her latest book, the memoir Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here in conversation with local author Danielle Wood.
Stella Ambassador, Lord Mayor Councillor Anna Reynolds, will celebrate Hobart’s recent designation as a UNESCO City of Literature.
“We are incredibly excited to bring this free event to Hobart and help celebrate and amplify the work of Tasmanian authors. We are also thrilled to have Lord Mayor Councillor Anna Reynolds join Stella as an Ambassador. We hope this is the first of many Stella events in the recently designated City of Literature.”
The full Stella Day Out Hobart program is listed below. For more information, please visit https://stella.org.au/initiatives/stella-day-out/.
Fullers Bookshop is the bookseller for this event.
Stella Day Out Hobart
Friday 16 February at The Salon at The Hedberg, University of Tasmania, 19-27 Campbell Street, Hobart.
1pm – 2pm | Exploring hope and trust in fiction: in conversation with Amanda Lohrey
Award-winning author Amanda Lohrey sits down with poet and editor Michelle Cahill to talk about hope and trust in literature. Tickets available here.
2:30pm – 3:30pm | Nothing bad ever happens here: in conversation with Heather Rose
Hear the 2017 Stella Prize winner, Heather Rose, reflect on her stunning novel The Museum of Modern Love and her latest book Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here with author Danielle Wood. Tickets available here.
3:40 | Address by Stella Ambassador Lord Mayor of Hobart Councillor Anna Reynolds
Join Stella Ambassador and Lord Mayor of Hobart, Councillor Anna Reynolds as she celebrates Hobart being named a City of Literature and Stella Day Out.
Tickets:
Tickets to Stella Day Out Hobart are free. Seats limited; bookings essential, tickets are now available online at Theatre Royal.
Exploring hope and trust in fiction: in conversation with Amanda Lohrey
Nothing bad ever happens here: in conversation with Heather Rose
Free snacks: Free tea, coffee and biscuits available for all patrons before and after each session.
Livestream: Stella Day Out Hobart will stream live online at https://www.youtube.com/@TheStellaPrize
Source: tasmaniantimes.com
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