Bill Direen

William Direen
Direen at Kawakawa, New Zealand, on cover of book of poems written there.
Background information
Birth name	William Direen
Also known as	Bill Direen
Genres	Alternative rock Post-punk Neo-folk Experimental literature
Occupation(s)	Musician Novelist and poet critic
Instruments	vocals guitar
Years active	1975–present
Labels	Grapefruit_(music_label) Unwucht SmartGuy Flying Nun Powertrool Records South Indies Corazoo Siltbreeze Editions de Titus (France)
Associated acts	The Bilders 1980 to present Vacuum 1978–79 Bilders 1982, 2007–08 bilderine 1984 Ferocious 2010 to present bolo-bolo 1992 Above Ground 1983

William Direen is a New Zealand independent writer, performer (as "Bill Direen") and editor. His novels use a range of narrative techniques ranging from auto-fiction to science fiction. He edits the literary magazine Percutio. For his work with musicians see The Bilders. He lives in Dunedin, New Zealand.