Get ready to celebrate the power of words, creativity, and community at the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival, running for 10 days of free events and activities in St Albans, Sunshine, Westvale, Sydenham, Keilor and Deer Park from 13-22 March.
Kicking off with a bang, opening night features Australian music icon Kate Ceberano in conversation with journalist Paul Bateman. The multi-award-winning artist will delve into her beautifully illustrated memoir, Unsung, a treasure trove of song lyrics, stories, and artworks from her four-decade career.
But that’s just the beginning. The festival lineup is packed with literary heavyweights and heartfelt stories.
Hear Brimbank local Michelle Bourke share her poignant journey of travelling the world with a cardboard cut-out of her late husband, or dive into conversations with LGBTQIA+ author Holden Sheppard, Afro-Caribbean writer Maxine Beneba Clarke, and parenting expert Michael Carr-Gregg.
Foodies, families, and young readers aren’t left out. From cookbook showcases like The Art of Food to Mitch Tambo’s electrifying performance celebrating First Nations culture, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the special screening of The Last Daughter, a moving exploration of identity and reconciliation.
With workshops, story times, and even comedy writing sessions, this festival is one event you won’t want to miss.
