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Zines & Reads

You'll find your creative inspiration at Regattas, open Saturday and Sunday. The perfect spot to read a new book, settle in for a live reading with one of our writers or try your hand at creating your zine maker with local, Jessica Zeng (Ban–She).

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Welcome to your oasis.

Open on Saturday and Sunday, Regattas is your go-to space if you want to:

  • Dive into the books you bought from the Book Shop
  • Settle in to a live reading with one of our writers
  • Try your hand at creating your own story with local zine maker Jessica Zeng (Ban–She)

Come join us, make friends, or treat yourself to some quiet downtime with a seriously good book.


Jessica Zeng

Tarntanya (Adelaide), Australia

Jessica is an Adelaide-based zine maker and illustrator working under the name Ban-She. Her work explores feminist and political ideas in an accessible and light-hearted way.

Appearing at: Zines & Reads (Regattas)

Jessica Zeng

Uncover a new world of words

With 18 sessions, a space for zines and reading, plus a book shop filled with signed treasures, there’s more to explore at OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words.

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