Via Australian Poetry

International opportunity for poets: Australian Poetry's Tour of Ireland 2012.

Seeking:

Two established Australian poets to participate in a reading circuit of leading festivals, events and venues in Ireland for a one-month tour in 2012. Tour dates are currently being determined.

Dublin, like Melbourne, has recently been named a UNESCO City of Literature. This tour aims to explore the similarities, differences, opportunities and possibilities which might be derived from Ireland and Australia sharing this common bond.

You receive:

• Return airfares to Ireland and transfers to reading / event venues
• A fee (which includes per diems and reading fees)
• Accommodation in Ireland
• Reading spots at leading festivals and venues

To be included in application:

1. Applicant’s full contact information (must include email, phone and postal details).
2. Applicants will need to have published two or more books by reputable publishing houses (self-published works are not eligible). Please include three copies of two books with application.
3. A one-page CV of your literary achievements, including contact details of two professional referees.
4. A maximum of two letters of support.
5. The applicants must submit an additional one-page cover letter outlining:

• What they hope to achieve from the tour
• What makes them a good ambassador for Australian poetry
• How they would further promote Australian poetry and the Tour (e.g. maintaining an associated blog)