30TH MPU International Poetry Competition 2024-2025

OPENING DATE: 27TH OCTOBER 2024
CLOSING DATE: 19ΤΗ JANUARY 2025

FIRST PRIZE: LEON SHANN AWARD $1700 AUD
SECOND PRIZE : $700AUD
THIRD PRIZE : $500 AUD
FOURTH PRIZE: WENDY FLEMING URBAN REALIST AWARD $100 AUD
+  HIIGHLY COMMENDED AND COMMENDED (CERTIFICATES)

JUDGE : Π. Ο.

Submit unpublished poems of up to 50 lines.

$15 first entry and $10 for each subsequent entry.

Conditions of Entry

• All entries must be single poems, written in English, with a maximum of 50 line inclusive of headings or sub-headings.

• Poems must be the original work of an individual author, unpublished, and should not be submitted or accepted for publication anywhere else, and not have been entered in any other competition.

• There is no limit to the number of entries an individual may submit.

• Poems should be typed in a standard font (such as Times Roman, Arial or Calibri) in 12pt, and double spaced.

• Each poem should be submitted in a separate file in a format such as doc, docx or pdf.

• The author's name or any identification must not appear on the same page(s) as the poem nor in the filename.

• Entry fee is $15 for first entry and $10 for each subsequent entry.

• Overseas Submissions: The standard overseas payment in US Dollars is a flat fee: US$20 for up to three poems.

• Payment of the entry fee can be done via the following options. (Payment Reference or Details must state “IPC” and Author’s name).

  • Electronic Funds Transfer to: BSB: 063 010, Account Number: 1005 4087 (Melbourne Poets Union Society Cheque Account)

  • OR Use PayPal “Send Money” facility to PayPal account: @melbournepoetsunionc

• MPU reserves the right to publish the winning poem in their newsletter.

• Π.Ο. is the judge for the 30th Melbourne Poets Union International Poetry Competition. His decision is final.