Overland is very pleased to be launching our upcoming issue at the 2015 Melbourne Writers Festival. We’re also very excited to host journalist, contributing editor of the New Statesman and editor-at-large of The New Inquiry Laurie Penny, who will join NUW’s Tim Kennedy and playwright and Guardian columnist Van Badham in conversation with Overland editor Jacinda Woodhead to imagine the possibilities for a changed society.

5:30pm Thursday 4 June Vic Books (Kelburn Campus), Wellington Come celebrate Overland's first-ever edition dedicated exclusively to the work of some of their closest writerly neighbours. Guest edited by Giovanni Tiso, Jolisa Gracewood and Robert Sullivan.

Following a stimulating day at a writers’ festival, what could be more appealing than an after-hours soiree at Metropolis Books, located in the Art Noveau-styled Curtin House (former home to the Communist Party of Australia)?

7pm, Friday 14 November Russian House, Fitzroy $15 entry. BYO picnic food with drinks available for purchase on the night.

Overland is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary at the Melbourne Writers’ Festival.