Tim Winton live in Perth
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The Lane Bookshop is delighted to announce that Tim Winton will be joining us on Friday 13 November to discuss his new essay collection, Songs from the Firefront, with Gillian O’Shaughnessy.🗓️ Friday 13 November 2026
🕒 Doors open 5:30 pm; discussion begins at 6:30 pm; book signing at 8pm
📍 Hadley Hall, MLC, 356 Stirling Highway, Claremont, WA 6010
🎫 General Admission: $25.00
🎫 Book Lover: $60.00 (includes signed hardback copy of Songs from the Firefront, RRP $45.00)
ABOUT THE BOOK
A memoir in essays, Songs from the Firefront is about the sacred fragility of existence. Deeply personal and brimming with anger, humour, and love, for family, for the beautiful, brutal Australian landscape, Tim Winton’s writing invites you into the world of one of our greatest living writers.
He tells the story of how he became friends with Helen Garner, the travelling that inspired Cloudstreet, the horror and sadness of watching as his neighbourhood is lost to bushfires, the joys of paddleboarding with dugongs, and the act of unconditional love a father might agree to after his beloved daughter has delivered her child.
From memories of his own childhood to what he sees in his grandchildren’s future, Songs from the Firefront offers profound contemplation about the world we live in and what we can hope to pass on. It’s a call for solidarity and a testament to the deep joys and sorrows of family life.
ABOUT TIM WINTON
Tim Winton has been described as one of the greatest living Australian writers.
Winton has published numerous books, and his work has been translated into 28 languages.
Since his first novel, An Open Swimmer, won the Australian/Vogel Award in 1981, he has won the Miles Franklin Award four times (for Shallows, Cloudstreet, Dirt Music and Breath) and twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize (for The Riders and Dirt Music).
He lives in Western Australia.
ABOUT GILLIAN O'SHAUGHNESSY
Gillian is a writer, journalist and moderator.
She spent 25 years with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation hosting the Afternoon Program on ABC Local Radio, and as a senior journalist with ABC News and Current Affairs.
Gillian's short fiction has been widely anthologised in publications in Australia and internationally. In 2024, she won the London Independent Story Prize and the UK Welkin Mini and was shortlisted for the UK Bridport Prize and the Bath Award for Flash Fiction. Her stories have been selected for the International Best Small Fictions in 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Gillian's latest short story collection, Salt City Runaway, will be available to purchase at the event.
FAQS
ℹ️ What time does the event finish?
Doors open at 5:30 pm. The discussion starts at 6:30 pm and will end at approximately 7:45 m. Tim will sign books after this.
ℹ️ Is there a bar?
Non-alcoholic drinks and light refreshments are included with your ticket. There is no alcohol allowed in the venue.
ℹ️ Where can I park?
Hadley Hall has limited parking available. Alternatively, Claremont Quarter has 24-hour parking and is a 7-minute walk away.
ℹ️ I have a Book Lovers ticket. How do I collect my book?
You collect your book as you enter Hadley Hall. Any books uncollected after the event will be held in the shop for 3 months, and the buyer will be notified. Please note, you cannot collect books from the shop before the event.
ℹ️ Will Tim sign books after the discussion?
Yes, Tim will be signing books after the discussion. We will have pre-signed books available for purchase on the night for those who don't wish to queue to have their book dedicated.
ℹ️ Can I buy books at the event?
We will be selling Songs from the Firefront and books from the back catalogues of both Tim Winton and Gillian O'Shaughnessy at the event.
ℹ️ Can I bring my own copies of Tim's books for him to sign?
Yes, but please limit this to one or two books. A lot of people will want Tim to sign their books and we don't want to keep you all waiting for hours.
ℹ️ What happens if I lose my ticket?
If you lose the email with your ticket attached, please email orders@lanebook.com.au. Once we verify your purchase, we will cancel your existing ticket and reissue a new one. We cannot do this at the venue, so please ensure you arrive at Hadley Hall with your tickets. If you arrive at Hadley Hall without your ticket, you will not be admitted. Lost tickets will not be refunded.
ℹ️ Can I get a refund for my ticket?
We cannot refund tickets or books purchased as part of the Book Lovers ticket.
Date
Friday 13 November 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+08)Location
Hadley Hall, MLC
356 Stirling Highway, CLAREMONT WA 6010
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