In conversation with... John Silvester
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Join Age crime journalist John Silvester for an in-depth discussion about being an investigative reporter.
The discussion is presented by VU's Professional Writing & Editing courses as part of its In Conversation with... series with Australia's best writers and artists (previously known as Rotunda in the West).
Our first "In conversation with..." features John Silvester, Co-writer of the 14 Underbelly books with Andrew Rule, plus LeadBelly, Rats and Tough: 101 Australian Gangsters. John is an Age crime journalist since 1993, winner of a Walkley award, three Quills, a Ned Kelly award for true crime writing and three Victorian Law awards.
He's also the writer of the Saturday Age column The Naked City, and regular guest on 3AW as ‘Sly of the Underworld’.
Come and listen to John speak about being an investigative reporter who’s written about the gangland wars, the Purana taskforce, the investigations into many murders and contract killings, and more. He may even show us his Christmas card from Chopper Read! And what does he really think about the TV series?
It promises to be an evening with a difference.
Event details
In conversation with... John Silvester will be held at the VU Bar at VU's Footscray Park campus.
Time & date: 6.30pm on Tuesday 12 May.
Cost: Tickets are $15 full or $10 concession and are available for purchase at the door.
Meals and drinks are available for purchase.
RSVP
Please RSVP to [email protected] or call +61 3 9919 2904 and leave a message. This helps the bar to plan their staffing.
About In conversation with...
In conversation with... (previously Rotunda in the West: Conversations with Creative Australians) is an innovative series presented by Victoria University’s Professional Writing and Editing courses.
Previous Rotunda guests include Nicola Roxon, Father Bob Maguire, Raimond Gaita, Michael Leunig, Kerry Greenwood, John Marsden, Alice Pung, Hannie Rayson, William McInnes and Helen Garner. Guests have also enjoyed poetry readings on a double-decker bus and literary walks in Footscray.
We hope you keen Rotunda attendees will continue to come along and enjoy our events – bring friends and family. We’ll be continuing Rotunda’s proud record of wonderful evenings with Australia’s best writers and artists.
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Arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
