Fuego! Announcing the launch of volume 1 of the World Congress of Poets official literary journal

 

Republic of Oma Rāpeti Press with support from Waimakariri District Creative Communities (Creative NZ) fund are proud to present the launch event for Fuego volume 1, the literary journal of the World Congress of Poets.

Celebrating National Poetry Day on Friday 25th August in style, Waimakariri Libraries has one of the most prestigious events in the country as host of the launch of brand new international literary journal, Fuego.

Edited by Doc Drumheller, Fuego features poetry and art from around Aotearoa and the world, with a special North Canterbury flavour to the fire of volume 1, acknowledging the investment by Waimakariri District Creative Communities as well as local boy done good, Doc Drumheller.

The book launch will be held at Rangiora Library on Friday 25th August (NZ National Poetry Day) at 6pm and featuring poetry readings and more.

Fuego volume 1 - book launch

Friday 25th August, 6pm

Rangiora Library, 141 Percival St, Rangiora

Ōtautahi-Christchurch Poetry Slam 2023 - the Grand Final!

 

Congratulations to the top 10 poets who slammed their way through to the Grand Final coming up in less than two weeks.

Come and be an audience judge or sit back and let the poetry fly. Space is limited so be sure to grab a seat or table early. $10 on the door - this helps us fly our champ to the NZ Poetry Slam taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland, in November.

For poets - the rules are here.