Poetry and prose writers are in with a chance to win a share of $4,500 in prize money. You can download the entry form here.

BUZZCUTS 2008
Applications are now open for volunteers for this year’s Buzzcuts. If you are under 25 and you would like to write reviews as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival (September 24 – October 12), this is for you.

VOLUNTEER ARTS REVIEWERS will have the chance to see the Melbourne Fringe show of their choice, write reviews and see them published on the Buzzcuts website. The best reviews will be published weekly throughout the Fringe in Beat Magazine. Participants will also be skilled up at a free workshop on writing critical arts reviews.

During the workshop industry professionals will tutor you in writing critical arts reviews for both major publications and street press. Successful applicants will be required to attend a four-hour training workshop and seminar to be held on a Sunday in August – date to be confirmed.

Exceptions from this workshop may only be granted on the basis of past involvement in the Buzzcuts program. If you feel you have significant reviewing experience and cannot attend the workshop, please include two examples of your best work in the application.

Applications for reviewers close WEDNESDAY 13TH AUGUST 2008 and must be received at the Express Media office or post-marked by this date to be considered. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BECOME AN EXPRESS MEDIA MEMBER OR BE A VOICEWORKS SUBSCRIBER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM. Membership costs only $10.

HOW TO APPLY

By the due date, submit:
• the Buzzcuts application form (available below)
• a covering letter explaining why you would like to be involved and any experience you have in the relevant area
Please do not forget to include your name, address, email address, and contact telephone numbers.

Submit your application by Wednesday the 13th of August 2008 via post:
Buzzcuts Reviewer
Express Media
247 Flinders Lane
Melbourne
3000

If you have any questions please phone Express Media Artistic Director, Bel Schenk, on 9663 4155 or e-mail questions to buzzcuts@expressmedia.org.au

Express Media presents Buzzcuts 2008 in partnership with: Melbourne Fringe, SYN Media, Beat, RRR and RMIT.

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