Melbourne Poets Union

Competitions

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MPU Michael Reynolds & Martin Downey Spoken Word Competition 2026 - NOW OPEN
MPU Michael Reynolds & Martin Downey Spoken Word Competition 2026 - NOW OPEN

MPU is proud to announce the 2026 Michael Reynolds and Martin Downey Spoken Word Competition.

Competitor registration closes 5 Dec.

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32nd MPU International Poetry Competition 2026/27 - NOW OPEN
32nd MPU International Poetry Competition 2026/27 - NOW OPEN

OPENING DATE: 28th OF OCTOBER 2026
CLOSING DATE: 31st OF JANUARY 2027

FIRST PRIZE: $1500 AUD
SECOND PRIZE : $500AUD
THIRD PRIZE : $300 AUD
FOURTH PRIZE: $100 AUD
3 HIIGHLY COMMENDED PRIZES: $100 EACH
6 COMMENDED: BOOK PRIZE

JUDGE : JOE DOLCE

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30TH MPU International Poetry Competition (2024-2025) RESULTS
30TH MPU International Poetry Competition (2024-2025) RESULTS

The 30th Melbourne Poets Union
 International Poetry Competition
Winners  

2024-2025 as judged by p.o

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Publications

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MPU 2026 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports
MPU 2026 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports

Minutes, President’s Report and Treasurer’s Report for 2026 AGM

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MPU 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports
MPU 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes & Reports

Minutes, President’s Report and Treasurer’s Report for 2025 AGM

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Finding My Feet - An Anthology of Poetic Voices: 2nd Edition (e-book)
Finding My Feet - An Anthology of Poetic Voices: 2nd Edition (e-book)

Melbourne Poets Union is proud to announce to publication of  Finding My Feet - An Anthology of Poetic Voices: 2nd Edition (e-book);  a contemporary poetry anthology that speaks of the human heart. 

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Melbourne Poets Union has been operating since 1977. In those 48 years we have seen many changes to the Australian arts landscape. We keep striving to put poets in clear view of modern Australia with live events, print and online publications, competitions, workshops and all manner of opportunities…


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