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.
The First Nations Australia Writers Network hosts our industry event where you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your work in progress to publishing industry experts.. Representatives from Allen & Unwin, Black Inc, Hachette, Hardie Grant, Harper Collins, Magabala Books, Penguin Random House, Text Publishers, UQP, Jacinta di Mase Management and more!
Afternoon tea is supplied – BYO ideas
Free – bookings essential
Book your tickets via the Wheeler CentreYou will be redirected to wheelercentre.com to purchase your ticket.
The First Nations Australia Writers Network hosts our industry event where you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your work in progress to publishing industry experts.. Representatives from Allen & Unwin, Black Inc, Hachette, Hardie Grant, Harper Collins, Magabala Books, Penguin Random House, Text Publishers, UQP, Jacinta di Mase Management and more! Afternoon tea is supplied…
The Wheeler Centre: Performance Space,176 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia
This forum, specifically for LGBTQIA+ Blak writers, will have a focus on navigating the literature industry, facilitated by Ellen van Neerven. Lunch is provided by Mabu Mabu, however dietary requests are limited. This event is reserved for LGBTQIA First Nations people only. Limited spaces available so book in quick.
These first time authors have written captivating memoirs of their extraordinary lives. We hear from Aunty Veronica Gorrie, Aunty Pattie Lees, and Adam Lees. Moderator Aunty Bev Murray.
Teachers are invited to a special professional development event at State Library Victoria. Blak & Bright is hosting its first-ever teacher PD event. Join writers Bruce Pascoe and Thomas Mayor, along with our talented panel of First Nations educators, to discuss and explore ‘how to teach Blak literature’. Educators from Beaconhills College will also discuss…
