A Poetry reading will be held in LB1 tonight, commencing at 7.30 p.m. and featuring the work of some young New Zealand poets. The Music Society will also provide two items, one of which has been composed for this occasion. The admission charge will be 20 cents.

Programme

• Baroque music performed by members of the Music Society.

• Poetry readings by Derek Melser, Jim Horgan, Dennis List and Sam Hunt.

• First performance of a composition by a contemporary New Zealand composer, Lyell Cresswell, performed by members of the V.U.W. Music Society.

• Interval.

• Poetry readings by Russell Haley, Ian Wedde and Alan Brunton.

• Jazz and blues, performed by an Auckland group.

• Russell Haley's play, 'The Adoration of Za'oud".