Michael Crane (writer)
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Michael Crane is a widely published Australia
n poet
, writer
and compere
of poetry events in Melbourne
.
Born in Brisbane
in 1961, Michael moved to Melbourne at age 18. He has been an active member of Melbourne's poetry scene, performing in many open poetry readings from 1989 to 1991. In 1991, Michael organised the first Poetry Slam to be held in Australia and has organised and run more than 150 since.
s, and he has self-published three chapbook
s between 1991 and 1994, including The Book of Screams, An Almost Summer and Joan of Arc was a fire eater. Ten of Michael's poems also appeared in the collection Loose Kangaroos in 1998. Michael's first collection of poetry, The Lightmaster, was published in 1999 by Phoebe Press. Michael released Not Mad Just Raving, a CD of spoken word
with musical accompaniment. In 2003 Ninderry Press released A Dog Called Yesterday - Selected Poems and Prose. In 2007 Picaro Press published Michael's chapbook of poetry entitled Poems from the 29th Floor. This was released at the 2007 Melbourne Writers Festival
. Since 2001 Michael Crane has written 200 micro stories called Postcards from the End of the World, many of which have appeared in the literary magazine Gangway
. Michael has also written a yet-to-be-published detective novel.
, appeared on the PoeticA Program, and has been a featured poet on the ABC's program Voices. Michael also performs musical poems with singer/songwriter Trish Anderson, formerly of the band Git. Michael and Trish have been selected to tour regional high schools in Victoria in 2010.
Australia
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n poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, writer
Writer
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and compere
Compere
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of poetry events in Melbourne
Melbourne
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.
Born in Brisbane
Brisbane
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in 1961, Michael moved to Melbourne at age 18. He has been an active member of Melbourne's poetry scene, performing in many open poetry readings from 1989 to 1991. In 1991, Michael organised the first Poetry Slam to be held in Australia and has organised and run more than 150 since.
Publication
Michael Crane's work has been published in many literary journals and magazineMagazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
s, and he has self-published three chapbook
Chapbook
A chapbook is a pocket-sized booklet. The term chap-book was formalized by bibliophiles of the 19th century, as a variety of ephemera , popular or folk literature. It includes many kinds of printed material such as pamphlets, political and religious tracts, nursery rhymes, poetry, folk tales,...
s between 1991 and 1994, including The Book of Screams, An Almost Summer and Joan of Arc was a fire eater. Ten of Michael's poems also appeared in the collection Loose Kangaroos in 1998. Michael's first collection of poetry, The Lightmaster, was published in 1999 by Phoebe Press. Michael released Not Mad Just Raving, a CD of spoken word
Spoken word
Spoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
with musical accompaniment. In 2003 Ninderry Press released A Dog Called Yesterday - Selected Poems and Prose. In 2007 Picaro Press published Michael's chapbook of poetry entitled Poems from the 29th Floor. This was released at the 2007 Melbourne Writers Festival
Melbourne Writers Festival
The Melbourne Writers Festival is an annual literary festival held in the Australian city of Melbourne.- History :The festival was founded in 1986 as a joint initiative between the Melbourne International Festival of the Arts and the City of Melbourne...
. Since 2001 Michael Crane has written 200 micro stories called Postcards from the End of the World, many of which have appeared in the literary magazine Gangway
Gangway (magazine)
Gangway is an international online literary magazine, bridging Austria and Australia. Its founder and editor in chief is Gerald Ganglbauer, the first issue was launched in June 1996 in Sydney.- Profile :...
. Michael has also written a yet-to-be-published detective novel.
Poetry Idol
Since 2007 Michael Crane has organised and compered the popular poetry competition Poetry Idol, with the final held each year at the Age Melbourne Writers Festival. The best poets from Poetry Idol are published in the Paradise Anthology, an annual magazine of song lyrics and poems.Other projects
Michael Crane has been interviewed on Radio NationalRadio National
ABC Radio National is an Australia-wide non-commercial radio network run by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Radio National broadcasts national programming in areas that include news and current affairs, the arts, social issues, science, drama and comedy...
, appeared on the PoeticA Program, and has been a featured poet on the ABC's program Voices. Michael also performs musical poems with singer/songwriter Trish Anderson, formerly of the band Git. Michael and Trish have been selected to tour regional high schools in Victoria in 2010.
External links
- http://www.paradiseanthology.com
- http://www.poetryidolaustralia.com
- http://www.thylazine.org/archives/thyla2/mc.html
- http://www.mwf.com.au/2010/content/mwf_2009_home.asp?