Join us for a special event with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Sarah Wilson on 29 May from 7.30pm at the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music. Sarah…
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Customs House Hotel for this year’s Newcastle Writers Festival Trivia Night. Please note that bookings for this event close at 5.00pm on…
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Newcastle Writers Festival invites young writers living in the Hunter region to submit to the Story Hunter Schools Writing Competition. The prize seeks to celebrate and encourage the next generation…
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Celebrate the launch of RE-VIEW at Back to Back Galleries on 27 March from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The exhibition features Hunter region artists who have responded to books by authors…
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For this year’s festival, there are two main ticketing providers. Ticket links are available in the individual event information on the festival website. Events held in Newcastle City Hall must…
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Due to health reasons, Simon Winchester has cancelled his upcoming Australian tour. All ticket holders will receive a refund. Internationally acclaimed British author Simon Winchester will speak about his fascinating…
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Newcastle Writers Festival would like to acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the festival takes place, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extend this respect to all First Nations people attending our festival.
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