More than 100 writers, academics, journalists, singers and respected community figures will head to Sorrento this month for the inaugural Sorrento Writers Festival. With 90 events scheduled from April 27-30, the festival will include author ‘in conversations’, panel discussions, How To Write sessions, a music concert, a schools’ program and other performances.
Booker Prize winner Tom Keneally will be joined by Miles Franklin winners Alexis Wright and Sofie Laguna, as well as academics and educators Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, Professor Marcia Langton, Professor Larissa Behrendt, Dr Barry Jones and Dr Don Watson. Others will include Craig Silvey, Thomas Mayo, Chloe Hooper, Jane Caro, Chris Hammer, Michael Veitch, Sally Rippin, Megan Hess, Barrie Cassidy, Niki Savva, Kerry O’Brien, Heather Ewart and Hannie Rayson.
“It is an honour to have this opportunity to connect so many extraordinary Australian authors with fans of their work,” said festival director and event creator Corrie Perkin, pictured. “I have no doubt our guest speakers will bring a vast range of ideas, views, knowledge, expertise, thoughtfulness, provocations, dreams, ambitions, and great conversations to our four-day festival. And we can’t wait.”
Corrie said she expected the festival would bring many visitors to the Peninsula. “The beauty and attractions of our coastal region and the excitement of a premier literary festival is a heady mix,” she said. “We feel certain festival-goers will have a great time during their visit.”
To book tickets, visit sorrentowritersfestival.com.au. You can sign up to become a subscriber and also follow the festival on Instagram @sorrentowritersfestival.com.au
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