Melbourne Prize

18/05/2026

The $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026 is open for entries!

In addition to the prestigious Melbourne Prize, on offer are two Falls Creek Residencies and the Civic Choice Award 2026.

Enter now.

For the Guidelines and Entry Form visit www.melbourneprize.org
(Victorian residents only)

21/04/2026

The Sorrento Writers Festival is on this weekend, with activities for young and old. Book now at the link below.

https://sorrentowritersfestival.com.au/

18/03/2026

Congratulations to the 12 authors longlisted for the 2026 The Stella Prize! 🎉
This year’s longlist celebrates bold storytelling, powerful ideas and unforgettable voices:
🌟 Kontra by Eunice Andrada
🌟 The Rot by Evelyn Araluen
🌟 Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks
🌟 Ankami by Debra Dank
🌟 Fireweather by Miranda Darling
🌟 Apron-Sorrow / Sovereign-Tea by Natalie Harkin
🌟 Cannon by Lee Lai
🌟 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
🌟 Wait Here by Lucy Nelson
🌟 Find Me at the Jaffa Gate: An encyclopaedia of a Palestinian family by Micaela Sahhar
🌟 58 Facets: On violence and the law by Marika Sosnowski
🌟 I Am Nannertgarrook by Tasma Walton
The $60,000 Stella Prize is awarded annually to one outstanding book deemed to be original, excellent and engaging. Each longlisted author receives $2,000 in prize money, thanks to the generous support of the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund
Visit your local bookshop or library and discover these extraordinary books that explore the transformative power of memory, truth, and the intrinsic beauty of creative stories.
Find out more about the longlisted books via our website (link in bio).

26/02/2026

Congratulations to Evelyn Araluen, Melbourne Prize for Literature 2024 judge, on being awarded the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature and the Victorian Premier's Prize for Indigenous Writing, worth $25,000.

What a wonderful achievement!

Eveyln Araluen has taken out the top award at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards for The Rot, the follow up to her award-winning debut, Dropbear.

28/01/2026

Coming March 2026...

Claire Thomas Writer, who won the Falls Creek Writers Residency 2024, is launching her book next month!

The opportunity to work on her book as part of the residency was a big part of her completing the work.

Congratulations Claire Thomas Writer - we can't wait to read it!

19/12/2025

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

/ Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026 & Awards – $60,000
/ Additional categories to be offered
/ Open to Victorian residents only

Visit to register your interest to receive entry information for the Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture 2026 & Awards when it becomes available.

https://www.melbourneprize.org/

20/11/2025

Congratulations Missy Higgins, Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 Judge, on her ARIA award win last night!

19/11/2025

The winners of the Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 & Awards were unveiled this week, with numerous artists taking home prestigious awards.

Winning the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music this year is SHANE HOWARD - GOANNA, for his body of work and contributions to the local music scene, as well as Australia’s cultural identity.

Find out more on The Music: https://themusic.com.au/industry/melbourne-prize-for-music-2025-winners-revealed/d2XFa2ptbG8/14-11-25

📸: TOBRIEN

19/11/2025

Shane Howard, Vanessa Perica and cellist Charlotte Miles int this year's winning cohort.

19/11/2025

SHANE HOWARD AM, acclaimed singer-songwriter, was awarded the $60,000 MELBOURNE PRIZE FOR MUSIC 2025 for his body of work and outstanding contribution to Australian music and cultural life.