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Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the sacred lands on which we work. We pay our respects to the people of the Kulin Nations and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past present and future.

We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first storytellers; and that knowledge transfer through storytelling is imbedded in the very DNA of this Country.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.

June 2023

Sisters Are Doing It

Saturday 12 August 2023, 9.30am – 10.30am @ Play Zone.

Among a truly inspiring line-up of Blak excellence, Blak & Bright are delighted to continue our support of Byron Bay Writers Festival with two events in this year’s Festival.

‘Sistas are Doing it’ is a rock solid, high energy panel that will feature Zena Cumpston, Alison Page, Cheryl Leavy, and is chaired by Ellen van Neerven. As published authors with important careers in other disciplines, hear their stories of how they are making a difference in the world, with writing being one of their many tools for change.

Also, don’t miss out on our second event, on Sunday 13 August:

For 30 years AWAYE! has presented diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across the continent. The most exciting and comprehensive arts program on the ABC Radio National line-up, the AWAYE! team have followed the careers of this continents brightest First Nations arts and cultural leaders.

For this year’s Byron Writer’s Festival, panellists Rhoda Roberts, Rhianna Patrick and Grace Lucas Pennington will explore and celebrate the rise and rise of Bundjulung writing and creativity. The event is hosted by the ever enigmatic AWAYE! presenter Rudi Bremer.

Immerse yourself in a world of ideas and stories, and let your imagination run wild this 11-13 August 2023.