Six writers share 12 images that define their stories – images of family, Country, working lives, the places and people that influence them. These are visual stories that will move, delight and inspire, from a line-up of diverse storymakers, artists and writers working across children’s literature, fiction, poetry and journalism. With Daniel Browning, Gregg Dreise,…

Get your ‘work in progress’ in front of publishing experts. Think of it like speed dating (with stories). Hosted by the First Nations Australia Writers Network with representatives from Allen & Unwin, Black Inc, Hachette, Hardie Grant, HarperCollins, Magabala Books, Penguin Random House, Text, UQP. Afternoon tea is supplied – BYO ideas! Please note: this…

In this fascinating insight into a stellar career Leah Purcell retraces her journey from the modest beginnings in Murgon, Queensland, where she grew up as the youngest of seven siblings. Taking us back to her initial foray into acting, Leah reflects on the landscape for Aboriginal artists at the time. From memorable roles in the play Bran Nue Dae to her…

TWO EVENTS, ONE PRICE! Join us to celebrate the official opening of the 2024 Blak & Bright Literary Festival! Embark on a thrilling artistic journey with A Daylight Connections’ Kamarra Bell-Wykes and Carly Sheppard as they bring to life an original performance that defies convention. Fueled by the belief that ‘the crazier shit gets, the…