Under the Brimbank Sky is a collection of poems written by local writers with a connection to Brimbank. Poets, writers and artists are asked to submit written works centring around the theme: Brimbank. The selected written works will be published in a not-for-profit tangible booklet curated and produced by Creative Brimbank and available for free for the community to enjoy.
The booklet will be distributed around the Brimbank municipality including Brimbank City Council venues such as Civic Centre, Brimbank Libraries, Community Centres, Neighbourhood Houses, as well as local cafes, stores and businesses.
Submission Details
Submissions will undergo review by a selection panel. Not all submissions will be selected for publication. If your poem is selected you will receive a $50 gift card and a special hardcover copy of the book.
Each entry must not exceed 200 words, and only one submission per writer is permitted. We welcome submissions in languages other than English and encourage contributors to include an English translation with their entry.
Please read the Terms and Conditions before submitting.
Key Dates
Submissions open Monday 9 March, 9am AEDT
Submissions close Monday 20 April, 11.59pm AEST
Selection process ends Monday 11 May, 11.59pm AEST
All writers will be contacted by Friday 15 May if their poem has been selected for Under the Brimbank Sky book.
Distribution of Under the Brimbank Sky book will commence in June 2026.