Functions

Thursday evening 14 May - pre-conference event

Black Inc. Cocktail Party

Come to Melbourne early and  attend the Black Inc. Cocktail Party to help them celebrate their forthcoming list. 

Meet Black Inc., Nero and Quarterly Essay authors -  an opportunity not to be missed!   

Venue  Middle Fish, 122-128 Berkeley St, Carlton, a short walk from Rydges on Swanston.

Enquiries contact Caitlin Yates - caitliny@blackincbooks.com or christina@blackincbooks.com  Ph. 03 9486 0288.

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Friday evening - 15 May

Welcome Cocktail Party

Get together with members and suppliers on the Rooftop Pool Deck Terrace. Enjoy the company, Melbourne views and hear from guest authors including swimmer Liesel Jones in conversation with Chrissie Swan (Black Inc.).

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Free evening - dine out or stay in?

Enjoy a free evening to make your own plans.

Hungry?  Well, you're in the right place to find something delicious with a myriad of restaurants in Lygon Street, Melbourne's Little Italy just a few minutes away.  

 

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Saturday evening - 16 May

Awards Dinner at the State Library of Victoria

The awards dinner is the time to dress up and celebrate!  This year we want to celebrate our 15th Leading Edge Books Conference. Were you at our first in Malaysia in 2000?

We'll have canapes and drinks in the LaTrobe Reading room before a 3-course dinner in the Queen's Hall -  with guest authors and award presentations.

The State Library of Victoria is a 5-10 min walk from Rydges on Swanston, or jump on a tram. 

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