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The Poets Union is pleased to announce: Burning Lines: The 2001 Australian Poetry Festival Balmain Town Hall April 6/7/8 2001. Highlights include: A gala opening, on the Friday night (next Friday 6th) free to everyone, which will be a showcase the diversity of Australian verse. A special tribute to Bruce Beaver for his wonderful contribution to Australian poetry by Craig Powell, David Malouf, Judy Beveridge, Jennider Maiden and others. The inaugural Judith Wright Memorial Lecture delivered by Dorothy Porter The finals, on the Saturday night, of The Leichhardt Performance Poetry Prize and, as a first for Australia, The Leichhardt Prize for Poetry on Video. The announcement of the winner of the $5000 Broadway Prize, a great new prize for Australian poetry sponsored by The Broadway Shopping Centre. And much more: One-on-One. Editorial consultations with experienced poets and open sections. Readings, Workshops, Panel Discussions, Launches etc. Details at www.ozemail.com.au/~poetinc Tickets: Whole Festival-$25 or $20 for Poets Union members or concession. Friday Night-free. Saturday or Sunday-$15 or $12 PU or concession. Saturday Night (Performance and video finals night)-$10/$6. Saturday ticket includes Saturday night. Poets Union PO Box 237 Annandale NSW 2038 Ph: (02) 9818 5366 Fax: (02) 9818 5377 email: [log in to unmask]