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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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Applications to volunteer for the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival have now closed. Volunteers play a crucial role in the presentation of Newcastle Writers Festival. As many as 150 people from…
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International best-selling writer and Reese Witherspoon’s November Book Club pick Charlotte McConaghy, much-loved cook and Australian treasure Stephanie Alexander, and British philosopher A. C. Grayling are among 150 writers participating…
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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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