International Literature Programmers Roundtable
Since 2017, the International Literary Programmers Roundtable has hosted 27 programmers from the UNESCO Creative Cities network.
Combining the highlights of Melbourne’s highlights and a range of professional opportunities, this program connects organisations interested in the Australian literary landscape with local organisations and programmers. It also aims to platform organisations not already well-represented on the international travel circuit.
- Ahlam Bolooki, Emirates Literature Foundation – 2018
- Aljaž Koprivnikar, Festival Fabula – 2023
- Andrea Edel, Heidelberg City of Literature – 2017
- Andrew Kelly, Festival of Ideas Bristol – 2018
- Ann Landmann, Cymera – 2023
- Annika Aas, NPO Literary Festival PRIMA VISTA – 2019
- Bernice Mary Jane Chauly, George Town Literary Festival – 2018
- Beth Cochrane, Bradford Festival – 2023
- Claire Finlayson, Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival – 2017
- Claire Mabey, Auckland Writers Festival/Lit Crawl Wellington – 2017
- Deborah Skelton, eThekwini Municipality – 2019
- Donica Bettanin, Ubud Writers and Readers Festival – 2017
- Edward Wolcher, Town Hall Seattle – 2018
- Geoffrey Taylor, International Festival of Authors – 2017
- Jesus Ortega, Granada UNESCO City of Literature – 2019
- Jobina Tan, Arts House Limited – 2018
- Katja Sifkovic, Beletrina – 2023
- Lily Yulianti Farid, Makassar International Writers Festival – 2017
- Lisa Lip, Arts House Limited – 2018
- Maina Bhagat, Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival – 2018
- Olivier Ponte di Pino, Bookcity Milano – 2019
- Peggy Hughes, National Centre for Writing – 2019
- Shin Yu Pai, Civic Poet (Seattle) – 2023
- Sinead MacAodha, Literature Island – 2019
- Sridar Mani, Arts House Limited – 2019
- Ted (Edward) Hodgkinson, Southbank Centre – 2018
- Vanessa Manhire, Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival – 2017