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Join four talented writers as they showcase their anticipated debut works at one of our most beloved series, The Next Big Thing.
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Want to meet tomorrow’s literary stars today? Let us introduce you.
The Next Big Thing takes place every month at the Moat and is a cherished Melbourne institution. It's the place to be if you want to hear great emerging writers read from new and adventurous work. Enjoy a delicious drink while sampling writing from tomorrow's best and brightest literary stars.
The Next Big Thing series is generously supported by George and Rosa Morstyn.
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Five of Australia’s most talented emerging voices usher in the May edition of our beloved Next Big Thing series.
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The Next Big Thing: Into the Ether
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Be the first to hear from emerging writers as they share what they’ve been working on during a ten-week fellowship at The Wheeler Centre.
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The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2024 Edition #1
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Five electrifying new writers explore formative experiences and the joys and heartache of self-discovery at the latest installment of The Next Big Thing.
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The Next Big Thing: Growing Pains
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Discover and celebrate exciting new writers at the annual Emerging Writers' Festival edition of The Next Big Thing.
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The Next Big Thing: 2024 Emerging Writers’ Festival
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Be the first to hear from emerging writers as they share what they’ve been working on during a ten-week fellowship at The Wheeler Centre.
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The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2024 Edition #2
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Emerging writers run wild at this Spring Fling edition of our popular Next Big Thing series.
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The Next Big Thing: Wild Abandon
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The Wheeler Centre’s Hot Desk Fellowships are wrapping up for 2024, and in this instalment of our ever-popular Next Big Thing series, we’re showcasing writers from the third intake of fellows.
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The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2024 Edition #3
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Join us for the final edition of The Next Big Thing for 2024, as five emerging voices explore themes of search, loss and discovery.
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