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Brisbane Writers Festival returns for the 54th time to explore ideas, identity and imagination through conversation and debate powered by the year’s best writing. You’ll notice we look a little different.

For the very first time, BWF will be brought

to you by UPLIT. As of July 2016, this will

be the new name of the organisation.

UPLIT is a cultural champion of curiosity

and creativity across Queensland.

Brisbane Writers Festival will continue

to thrive as the centrepiece to UPLIT’s

program. But fifty years of organic and

significant growth means we now exist well

beyond these five days and encompass

a year-long suite of events and bespoke

community programs and projects.

UPLIT enriches and connects Queensland

communities through stories and ideas.

Come with us as we write our next chapter.

F I N D O U T M O R E AT U P L I T. C O M . A U

B W F T E A M

Julie Beveridge, Festival Director / CEO

Tanya Cooling, Administration Manager

Michelle Grant-Iramu, Producer

Lara Shprem, Program Coordinator

Kate Bartlett, Development Manager

Emily Kinny, Development Manager

Edwin Parra, Patron Services Coordinator

Kylie Rathborne, Marketing and

Communications Manager

Cassandra Ramsay, Marketing Coordinator

Cinnamon Watson, Publicity Manager

Bernd Neumann, Technical Manager

Meg Vann, Volunteer Coordinator

B W F B O A R D

Dominic McGann, Chair

Penny Shield, Treasurer

Kirsty Graham

Ben Hamley

Alasdair Jeffrey

Steve Minion

T H A N K YO U T O O U R S U P P O R T E R S

R E A D E R S C I R C L E

Mrs Kay Bryan, Dominic and Dr Mary Rita

McGann, Wendy Nichols, Manny and

Gail Pohl, Paul and Sue Taylor, Anonymous.

C H A P T E R O N E F O U N D I N G A M B A S S A D O R S

Julie Beveridge, Joanna Brand,

Roslyn Capeness, Zoe Connolly, Kate

Eltham, David Fishel, Kirsty Graham,

Jennie Jahnke, Alasdair Jeffrey,

Kathleen Jennings, Joy & Craig Lawn,

Petrina Macpherson, Steve Minon,

Virginia Miranda, Tom Nelson, Madonna

Perkins, Ellen Reiner, Kathy Sawyer,

Penny Shield, dale spender, Nina Stacey,

Jenny Stubbs, Brian Tucker, Warren

Ward, Dilshani Weerasinghe. Thanks

also to our supporters who wish to

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Join the Conversation#bwf16

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Brisbane Writers Festival, an annual

celebration of local literary culture,

has a reputation as a friendly and

welcoming event that encourages

participation, provokes lively debate

and makes space for reflection.

In 2016, Brisbane Writers Festival

explores the themes of family and

belonging and introduces authors and

ideas across many genres, inspiring us

to read more widely and think outside

the box.

The Festival will feature an opening

address by noted American author

Lionel Shriver (We Need to Talk

About Kevin) and appearances by

vampire trilogy writer Justin Cronin,

photographer and true-crime

writer Mark Tedeschi, along with an

impressive range of international,

national and local literary names.

It is wonderful to see that our own

talented Queensland writers will be

well-represented with Nick Earls,

Ellen van Neervan, Richard Fidler,

Angela Slatter, Rebecca Sparrow

and Yassmin Abdel-Magied.

For the first time, the Festival will

host a Philosopher-in-Residence to

stimulate deeper discussions, to be

shared between magazine editor

Antonia Case and UQ Professor

Frederick d’Agostino.

Children’s writer and illustrator

Katherine Battersby’s forthcoming

book Little Wing will come to

life during the Festival as part of

Alphabet Zoo, an interactive world

for ages 3 – 8.

The long-running Brisbane Writers

Festival is one of the country’s most

well-established events and my

Government continues to support the

Festival and encourage the ongoing

engagement between readers

and writers.

Connection makes us. Alone we are

curious individuals, collectively we build

greater understanding, more insight

and meaningful exchange. When

connected we can change the world.

The faster our world becomes, the

less it’s built with real connection in

mind, we are erecting higher fences,

living more of our lives indoors and

online, and growing more fearful

of everything.

From 7 – 11 September, Brisbane

Writers Festival connects bright

and curious minds – writers,

artists, thinkers, innovators –

for a city-wide conversation.

More than that, the Festival creates

a vibrant platform to come together

in one place to stoke the fire of

our collective curiosity. It stirs our

passion for stories, for the books that

contain them and the authors who

win our devotion.

Welcome to Brisbane’s superb annual

celebration of words and ideas. Your

voice is welcome, your viewpoint

too – allow it to be challenged, open

yourself to the opportunity to be

inspired by the storytellers and

iconoclasts who seduce, elevate

and change us.

Why change our sacred myths for your sacred myths?

No, not assimilation, but integration, not submergence, but our uplifting,

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Festival Director and CEO

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We would like to respectfully acknowledge

the Traditional Owners of the land and sea

on which we will gather, the Jagera and

Turrbal people. We wish to pay respect to

their Elders, past, present and emerging,

and recognise that the places where we

host our Festival have always been a

gathering place of rich storytelling.


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P A N E L : I N H E R I TA N C E

Lionel joins Jeremy Gavron, Neil Strauss and Ruth Clare to examine

the ties that bind and the legacy of

inheritance, for better or worse.

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Lionel sits down one-on-one with RN’s

Big Ideas Presenter Paul Barclay to

discuss her provocative and powerful

novel The Mandibles.

Presented by The University of Queensland


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6 P M –7 P M $ 2 0 – $ 2 5

Connection and Belonging with Lionel ShriverWriter and straight-talking activist Lionel Shriver

isn’t afraid of controversy. Her 13 novels, including

We Need To Talk About Kevin, Big Brother, The Post-

Birthday World and most recently, The Mandibles,

have explored themes like motherhood, obesity,

economic collapse, America’s health system, and

terrorism – uncomfortable realities written from an

outsider’s perspective.

Lionel opens this year’s Festival with her reflections

on why we identify with each other in communities,

and how belonging to one group shouldn’t preclude

us from exploring another. As a writer who inhabits

unfamiliar and sometimes unlikeable characters,

Lionel is a firm believer in branching out beyond

the world she inhabits. With her trademark candour

and dry wit, Lionel discusses breaking boundaries,

and how writing about the unknown is a form of

connection in itself.

I am in flight from my own

story every day and it

dogs me like a faithful stray.

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Bareknuckle Press LaunchThe Bareknuckle Poet Anthology 2015 was described as “beautifully produced and packed with punchy reading” in The Australian ‘Best Books of 2015’. Editors A. G. Pettet and Brentley Frazer have maintained that quality with the 2016 Anthology, sourcing work from some of the finest emerging, established, Australian and

international writers.

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Story +Story+ returns to BWF for the fourth year running. This year, internationally renowned award winning writer and digital creator Kate Pullinger and Google Creative Labs Director Tom Uglow will engage in conversation with Dr Donna Hancox about the Future of Literature at Kelvin Grove’s Creative Industries Precinct.

This event offers BWF audiences a chance to explore our digital futures with two of the most innovative thinkers in the world as they talk about their own recent projects and broader ideas about literature. The venue at Kelvin Grove allows for this conversation to be streamed live to Southbank and also the Roma library so participants from the July workshops are able to access

world class arts activities regardless of their location.

Presented by QUT


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BWF’s First OffendersNick Seeley, Caroline Kepnes, Emma Viskic and Michael Collins line up for an arresting First Time Offenders session, offering a taste of their dangerous

new works as the Festival Club is plunged into darkness.



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BWF’s Most WantedYou know you want them… some of our favourite Festival

crime writers, including Caroline Overington, Angela Slatter, Justin Cronin and more come together in one

session to explore the nuances and rising popularity of

this genre. A must-see for any fan of crime fiction.



7. 3 0 P M – 8 . 3 0 P M F R E E

Wisdom Tree LiveAustralian literary legend Nick Earls returns to the

2016 Festival for a special one-off event.

Nick’s novella series Wisdom Tree has been published

worldwide, one novella per month, from May to

September this year. These five pocket-sized, richly

intelligent novellas explore what it’s like to be a family in

a century of unpredictability, celebrity and terrorism.

Wisdom Tree will transport audiences across the world,

from New York to Vancouver, from L.A. to Alaska,

arriving right back home in Brisbane, in a beautiful,

subtle and intriguing adventure.

Be enchanted by Wisdom Tree Live, where surprise

Festival Artists will be reading all five of Nick’s Novellas

live for the very first time.

Presented by The Weekend Edition



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BWF’s Great DebateThe annual BWF Great Debate returns! Watch the

temperature gauge soar as Team Australia takes

on the world with this satirical discussion on ideas

and politics. Two teams including A.C. Grayling, Dave O’Neill, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and debate

moderator David Astle will bring this heated debate

to the stage.



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Thatcher Stole My Trousers with Alexei SayleEnglish comedy pioneer Alexei Sayle

chronicles the intersection of comedy

and politics set against 1970’s Britain

in Thatcher Stole My Trousers.

Join him for a signature blend of

memoir, politics, love and laughter.

Presented by Bigfish



8 . 0 0 P M – 9 . 0 0 P M $ 2 0 – $ 2 5

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Alexei Sayle

“People used to think I was just a shouty comic, but I was doing stuff about Sartre.”

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Neil Strauss tells The TruthTen years ago, his book The Game incited

millions of men to shun monogamy. Now,

reformed pick-up artist and New York Times

bestselling author Neil Strauss shares

some uncomfortable revelations about love,

commitment and personal redemption with

RN’s Big Ideas Presenter Paul Barclay.



6 . 3 0 P M –7. 3 0 P M $ 2 0 – $ 2 5

“There comes a time in every man’s life when he looks around and realizes he’s made a mess of everything.”N E I L S T R A U S S

“Having lived so long with fairy tales and evasions, what I wanted was the facts.”J E R E M Y G A V R O N

Yann MartelYann Martel, author of Life of Pi, heads to Brisbane

for one night only to discuss his latest The High

Mountains of Portugal.

Presented by State Library Queensland

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6 . 3 0 P M –7. 3 0 P M $ 3 0 – $ 3 5

A Night By the FireOn the eve of Indigenous Literacy Day, Anita Heiss discusses her latest titles Barbed Wire

and Cherry Blossoms.

Presented by State Library Queensland

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TA L K I N G C I R C L E , S L Q

6 . 0 0 P M –7. 0 0 P M F R E E

Things I Carry AroundIn this intimate event, Troy Cassar-Daley will share

stories from his memoir Things I Carry Around and

songs from his multi-award winning career as one of

Australia’s best loved country music singers.

W E D N E S D AY 7 S E P T E M B E R


6 . 0 0 P M –7. 0 0 P M $ 1 5 – $ 2 0

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Memoir ReadingsMore than ever before we love delving into the seemingly

ordinary lives of others. Memoirist Jeremy Gavron, Elspeth Muir, Marie Munkara and Hugo Race share

their pages live.



2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

UQ Student ReadingWe’ve collected some of the best new voices from

The University of Queensland and thrust them onto

the mainstage to debut their latest work.



2 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 3 0 P M , 3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 0 0 P M F R E E

The Saturday PaperThe Saturday Paper’s Editor Erik Jensen and

regular contributor Maxine Beneba Clarke discuss

what’s making news. Join them over a coffee for a

conversation about what’s making headlines.

Presented by The Saturday Paper in partnership with Aesop



1 0 . 0 0 A M – 4 . 0 0 P M F R E E , B O O K I N G S E S S E N T I A L

Rebellious DaughtersKrissy Kneen, Michelle Law and Leah Kaminsky Good daughters hold their tongues, obey their elders

and let their families determine their destiny. Rebellious

daughters are just the opposite. They’ve been sent to

this room to think about what they have done, come and

hear what they have to say for themselves.

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Without You, There Is No Us with Suki KimFive years ago Suki Kim went undercover in

North Korea to infiltrate and understand a world

built on secrecy and lies. Her investigations and

insights form the fascinating New York Times

bestselling non-fiction Without You, There Is No Us.

Presented by The University of Queensland

Moderated by Prof Tim Dunne



7. 3 0 P M – 8 . 3 0 P M $ 2 0 – $ 2 5

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Introducing Antonia Case and Professor Frederick d’AgostinoYou’ve heard from your favourite

author, discovered a debut novelist

and pondered ideas, big and small.

But now you’re wondering: how does

this affect me? What can I do next?

And what does it all mean?

Over the course of the Festival, our

two 2016 Philosophers-in-Residence

will be attending events, posing

questions, and approaching our

attendees to find out what people

are talking about and why. They will

connect the dots and highlight the

ideas that resonate, culminating in a

closing address on Sunday.

Antonia Case was previously the

literary editor of New Philosopher

Magazine before founding and

becoming editor of Womankind, a

publication that discusses the best

ideas from philosophy, sociology

and economics. With a background

in journalism, Antonia’s Festival

approach weaves philosophical

thought throughout the themes

of belonging and connection,

underpinning the notion of story.

Professor Frederick d’Agostino is a

philosopher and social scientist based

at The University of Queensland. He

has edited the Australasian Journal

of Philosophy; Politics, Philosophy

and Economics, and the Routledge

Companion to Political and Social

Philosophy. Professor d’Agostino is

passionate about people, and will

engage with artists and audiences

both on the ground and online

throughout the Festival.

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Our two Philosophers-in-

Residence, Antonia Case

and Professor Frederick d’Agostino, are spending

the week immersed in

the festival and will

close the show with a

philosophical bang!

Presented by The University

of Queensland



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I N S P I R E : D E A T HDeath takes many forms; quick or slow, expected or sudden, ritual, illegal and often taboo. Inspire DEATH presents three different perspectives on the inevitable.

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A N D R E W M C M I L L E N

L E A H K A M I N S K Y

A N D M O R E T O B E A N N O U N C E D



9 . 3 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 2 5 - $ 3 5

Inspire at Brisbane Writers Festival

I N S P I R E : S O N GRocker Bono once declared that ‘music can change the world because it can change people’. Join these music aficionados as they celebrate and explore the transformative nature of music and song.

F E AT U R I N G

B A R R Y J O N E S

D A V I N I A C A D D Y

H U G O R A C E

M O D E R AT O R D R L I A M V I N E Y

Presented by Lock Stock & Barrel



9 . 3 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 2 5 - $ 3 5

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The Sting with Kate KyriacouIn her day job as The Courier-

Mail’s Chief Crime Reporters, Kate Kyriacou has written about some

atrocious cases. Join her as she

reveals the fascinating detail of the

sophisticated sting that brought

Daniel Morcombe’s killer to justice.



2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Grantlee Kieza on MonashJoin Grantlee Kieza in

conversation as he traces the

journey of this reluctant Australian

hero from womanising son-of-a-

rabbai to visionary military leader.


of Queensland

Moderated by Dr Martin Crotty



2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Natasha Lester: A Kiss From Mr FitzgeraldNatasha Lester invites you to the

roaring twenties in the Manhattan

of gin, jazz and prosperity; where

women wear makeup and hitched

hemlines, enjoying a freedom to

work and vote.



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Jacinta Halloran: The Science of AppearancesAuthor and GP Jacinta Halloran

reflects on the intersection of

medical science and creativity

in her new book, The Science

of Appearances.


Q U E E N S L A N D T E R R A C E

2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

You Know Me Well with David LevithanYA Superstar David Levithan

reveals the inspiration and

process behind his latest work

You Know Me Well.


C I N E M A A , G O M A

2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Ruth Clare’s EnemyRuth Clare’s childhood in rural

Queensland was defined by her

violent and controlling father, a

Vietnam veteran. Her debut book

Enemy is a gripping memoir on

the cross-generational effect of

war and her surprising journey to

understanding and empathy.



3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Words and Lyrics with Barry JonesBroadcaster and social activist

Barry Jones pursues the

extraordinary and the beautiful

in his latest book, The Shock of

Recognition. Join him for a rich and

lively reflection on the music and

literature that has shaped his life.



3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Planet According to the Movies with Marc FennellWhich nation is best equipped

to survive an apocalypse? Which

fictional country links Predator,

Commando and Die Hard?

Join Marc Fennell as he tells

the hidden stories behind the

movies you know and love.

Presented by Dendy Cinemas

Moderated by Aimée Lindorff



5 . 0 0 P M – 6 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

My Last ContinentJoin Midge Raymond as she lifts

the lid on the quiet magic that lies

within her stunning debut novel

set against the dramatic Antarctic

landscape, My Last Continent.

Presented by Queensland Art Gallery l

Gallery of Modern Art



5 . 0 0 P M – 6 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Graeme Innes: Finding a WayBlind from birth, Graeme Innes

was blessed because he had a

family who instilled in him a belief

in his own abilities. Finding a Way

shares his memories of love and

support and of overcoming the

discrimination so many people

with disabilities face.


of Queensland

Moderated by Prof Alan Rix



1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

The Ice Age with Luke WilliamsWhen journalist Luke Williams

began researching ice addiction,

he didn’t count on becoming one

of the statistics, trapped within the

drug’s ferocious grip. In The Ice

Age, Williams shares his personal

experience and recovery as a

cautionary tale to a nation facing

an epidemic.


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I N C O N V E R S A T I O NTalking Turkey with Richard FidlerMaster conversationalist Richard Fidler’s latest book Ghost Empire is

both a love letter to a lost civilisation

and a personal voyage of discovery.

Hear about Richard’s adventures

through Istanbul with his son Joe.

Presented by Brisbane Airport

Corporation



5 . 0 0 P M – 6 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Meg & Tom Keneally: The Soldier’s CurseFrom Australia’s newest familial

creative partnership comes fast-

paced, witty and gripping historical

crime series from Tom Keneally

and his eldest daughter Meg.

Presented by State Library of

Queensland



1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

The Beast’s Garden with Kate ForsynthJourney beyond the fable with

internationally-bestelling author

Kate Forsyth. Her latest novel The

Beast’s Garden reimagines the

Brothers Grimm version of Beauty

and The Beast in the German

underground resistance to Hitler in

World War II.

Moderated by Kim Wilkins


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Marie Munkara: Of Ashes and Rivers that Run to the Sea

With honesty and courage Marie Munkara shares a powerful

journey in her new memoir, as a

life-changing encounter leads her

back home.


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Melina Marchetta: Tell The Truth, Shame The DevilAustralian readers have grown up

with Melina Marchetta, and her

work grows with us. Join her to

discuss her latest title for adults

Tell The Truth, Shame The Devil.


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Surrender: Joshua YeldhamSurrender: A Journey For My

Daughter is the beautiful first

foray into literature from visual

artist Joshua Yeldham. Join

him for a meditation on his

life’s journey.



Moderated by Alison Kubler


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The Island Will Sink with Briohny DoyleMelbourne writer Briohny Doyle’s

gripping debut novel The Island Will

Sink offers a glimpse into a grave

new world where human activity

now dominates Earth’s geology.

Join her in conversation about

memory, legacy and simulated

reality of a not-too distant future.

Moderated by Sophie Overett



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Private Lives, Public History with Anna ClarkHistorian Anna Clark examines

the role history plays in our

lives, from the personal and

our collective stories, and why

it matters to move beyond

the rhetoric.



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Skeleton School with Andrew McMillen

Award-winning journalist Andrew McMillen was given unprecedented

access to education anatomy

facilities. Join him as he shares the

stories of those who donate their

bodies to science.



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Switched On with John Elder RobisonIn Switched On, free-range

Aspergian John Elder Robison

shares his experience with a

revolutionary new brain therapy

promising to unlock emotional

intelligence. Join this deeply personal

reflection on the remarkable

advances in neuroscience.


of Queensland



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Kirsty Eagar’s Summer SkinKirsty Eagar’s feminist romance

Summer Skin is a slick, honest and

hilarious story about love, sex and

modern intimacy on campus.



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Ashleigh Wilson on Brett Whiteley: Art, Life and the Other ThingAustralians remain fascinated with

the life and times of artist Brett

Whiteley. Journalist Ashleigh Wilson shares the unprecedented

behind-the-scenes access to

rare notebook sketches and

candid family photos in his new

Whiteley biography.

Presented by Philip Bacon Galleries

Moderated by Philip Bacon



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A Brain for Life with Dr Nicola GatesBrain and Mind Psychology is Dr Nicola Gates practice, promoting

brain, mind and body health for

life. Join Nicola as she discusses

facilitating lifestyle and mindstyle

change for personal growth and

optimal functional health.


of Queensland



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The Art of Reading with Damon YoungIn a breathtakingly beautiful

meditation on a bookish life,

philosopher Damon Young

reflects upon the intimate pleasure

of reading and the literary virtues

of his lifelong devotion.

Moderated by Gillian Whitlock



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Where The Trees Were: Inga SimpsonInga Simpson is one of Australia’s

most important contemporary

writers. Her latest title Where

The Trees Were, explores the

innocence of youth and the

scars that stay with us for life.



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The Whale Years with Gregory O’Brien Between 2011 and 2014, poet and

artist Gregory O’Brien found

himself following the migratory

routes of whales and seabirds across

vast tracts of the South Pacific

Ocean. Join Gregory as he discusses

The Whale Years; his homage to the

cultural heart and health of an ocean

in memorable, musical, moving lines.

Presented by Philip Bacon Galleries

Moderated by Bronwyn Lea


K U R I L D H A G U N

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Econobabble with Richard DennissWhat does it all mean? Chief

Economist Richard Denniss

exposes the flawed reasoning and

nonsensical jargon that dominates

public debate in his new book

Econobabble.

Moderated by Ros Petilin



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The Last Days of Ava Langdon with Mark O’FlynnJoin novellist and poet Mark O’Flynn for a lively discussion of

his latest work, a witty and poignant

story inspired by eccentric real-life

novelist Eve Langley, who famously

dressed as Oscar Wilde and

wielded a sword around Katoomba.

Moderated by Judith Seaboyer



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The Death of All Things Seen with Michael CollinsBooker-shortlisted Irish author

Michael Collins tackles complex

family secrets set against the

backdrop of the 2008 financial

crisis in his new novel, The Death

of All Things Seen.



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The Hate Race with Maxine Beneba ClarkeMaxine Beneba Clarke’s

eloquent and brutally honest

memoir The Hate Race chronicles

growing up black in white middle

class suburban Sydney. Join her

for a fierce interrogation of racism

in Australia – then and now.

Moderated by Melissa Lucashenko



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Kidnapped with Mark TedeschiIn 1960, the nation was gripped

by the kidnapping case of

a Sydney schoolboy whose

parents had recently won the

lottery. Author and Senior Crown

Prosecutor Mark Tedeschi AM QC explores in meticulous

detail this extraordinary crime

and the pioneering investigation

techniques used by NSW Police.


of Queensland

Moderated by Dr Robyn Fitzgerald



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Matt Vickers on Lecretia’s ChoiceMatt Vickers shares the intensely

personal story of his late wife

Lecretia’s battle with the New

Zealand High Court for the right

to choose her own end as a

terminal brain tumour took hold.

Join him for an important and

passionate argument for living

and dying with dignity.


of Queensland

Moderated by Edwina Shaw



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The Easy Way Out with Steven AmsterdamWould you help someone end their

life? Join Steven Amsterdam as

he explores the most taboo and

heartbreaking of dilemmas.



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The Fighter: Arnold ZableArnold Zable shares a moving and

poetic portrait of two fighters; a

champion boxer and his mother,

lost to madness.



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Elspeth Muir: Wasted

Wasted charts familiar territory

for Australian communities, where

excessive alcohol consumption

among young people is the norm.

Join Elspeth Muir as she shares

a deeply personal story about the

real costs of such behaviour.

Moderated by Hayley Singer



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The Sound with Sarah DrummondSea salt swirls from every page

of Sarah Drummond’s first

novel The Sound, based on the

remarkable true story of the

Aboriginal women and children

plundered by sealing crews

sailing from Van Diemen’s Land to

Western Australia in the 1820s.


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Sarah Ridout: Le ChateauArriving at their family chateau in

southern France, Charlotte hopes

to regain her memories. Instead,

strange events hint at underlying

darkness and menace. Sarah Ridout, in the style of Daphne du

Maurier and Kate Morton, presents

a suspenseful gothic tale full of

beauty and mystery.

Moderated by Cass Moriarty



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Beautiful Failures with Lucy ClarkJournalist Lucy Clark challenges

the purpose of childhood,

a “broken” education system

and the yardsticks of success in

Beautiful Failures. Join this honest

and necessary conversation

on navigating today’s pressure

cooker school environment.




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Justin Cronin’s City of MirrorsAfter a decade immersed in

vampires and viruses, author

Justin Cronin surfaces to explore

the blurred lines between good

and evil as his Passage trilogy

reaches its epic conclusion.



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Avalanche with Julia LeighAvalanche brings us a courageous

personal account of the expensive,

emotional limbo that is IVF. Join

Julia Leigh as she discusses her

book and her hopes for a more

honest and open conversation

about fertility.



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Cambodia Noir with Nick SeeleyNick Seeley’s electric debut

novel hurtles through Phnom Penh

in a haze of drugs, booze and

mystery. Join him in conversation

about writing noir and exploring

Cambodia’s dark corners.

Moderated by Leah Scott



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Karen Pickering: Doin’ ItJoin feminist, activist and founder

of the Melbourne chapter of

SlutWalk Karen Pickering as she

female power and the significance

of sex-positive female voices in her

new anthology, Doin’ It.



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Everyone Brave is Forgiven with Chris CleaveAward-winning Irish author Chris Cleave draws on the improbable

and beautiful courtship of this

grandparents in Everyone Brave

is Forgiven. Escape with him for

a discussion about love via long-

distance wartime mail.


of Queensland

Moderated by Judith Seaboyer



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Vigil with Angela SlatterCan you picture Brisbane as a

dark supernatural playground?

Award-winning writer Angela Slatter conjures up a spellbinding

urban fantasy with heart in Vigil,

her debut novel and the first in her

Verity Fassbinder trilogy.



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Illuminae with Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffHold onto your space boots!

Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff descend to talk Illuminae, their

unforgettable New York Times

bestselling novel and the first in

a heart-stopping trilogy about

truth, courage and zombies.




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Road Series with Hugo RaceRoad Series is both love story

and elegy, a true and revealing

tale. Music and travel collide and

coalesce, join Hugo Race as he

gives us a rare insights into what

it means to devote one’s life to

the musical journey.

Moderated by Andrew McMillen



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Caroline Kepnes: Hidden BodiesFollowing her chilling debut novel

You, Caroline Kepnes is back with

the highly anticipated Hidden Bodies.

The sequel follows charismatic yet

psychotic bookseller Joe Goldberg

as he dives into social media,

Tinder and Hollywood.



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Six Square Meters: Margaret SimonsIn her thoughtful and beautifully

observed memoir, journalist and

gardening enthusiast Margaret Simons takes us on a journey

through the seasons, through her

life, and through the tiny patch of

inner-urban earth that is home to

her garden.



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Sarah Kanake: Sing Fox To MeSet amid the remote wilderness of

North Tasmania, Sarah Kanake’s haunting debut novel Sing Fox

To Me traces a family haunted by

betrayal. Join her in conversation

about her richly-drawn characters,

the evocative natural environment

and the ties that bind.



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The Summer of ‘82: Dave O’NeillIn the sultry summer of ‘82,

comedian Dave O’Neill had ten

weeks to fill between finishing school

and figuring out his next move. Join

him as he reminisces about the

(mostly accidental) adventures that

turned a boy into a man.

Presented by Grassroots IT

Moderated by Leah Scott


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My Sister Rosa with Justine LarbalestierChe Taylor’s little sister Rosa is the

most terrifying person he’s ever met.

Can he protect her from the world,

and the world from her? Join Justine Larbalestier in conversation about

her disturbing new psychological

thriller, My Sister Rosa.



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Ruins with Rajith SavanadasaIn the aftermath of the Sri Lankan

civil war, one family’s bond stretches

to breaking point as they search

for redemption. Join author Rajith Savanadasa – a gifted new talent in

Australian fiction – in conversation

about his new novel Ruins.

Moderated by Joy Lawn



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The Trust Deficit with Sam CrosbyWhy has our faith in politicians

eroded and can it be rebuilt?

Former Rudd advisor Sam Crosby examines how trust is

used for political advantage in

his new book The Trust Deficit.


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A Woman on the Edge of Time with Jeremy GavronIn his brave and searing memoir

A Woman on the Edge of Time,

Jeremy Gavron investigates

the eerie similarities between the

life and death of his mother and

Sylvia Plath. Join him to dissect

the suffocation felt by intelligent,

ambitious women in the 1960s.



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The Midnight Watch with David DyerEver heard of SS Californian, the ship

that ignored the Titanic’s distress

rockets? Former doctor, merchant

sailor, lawyer and academic David Dyer’s debut novel based on this

true story explores how the smallest

mistakes can lead to the greatest

catastrophes.

Presented by State Library of Queensland

Moderated by Ashley Hay



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Jennifer Rayner’s Generation LessWill young Australians be the

first generation since the Great

Depression to be worse off than

their parents? Jennifer Rayner

ruminates on their prospects in

her new book Generation Less.



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Jonathan Unleashed with Meg RosoffWinner of the 2016 Astrid Lindgren

Memorial Award Meg Rosoff

reflects on writing humour, canine

characters and shifting gears

between YA to adult fiction for her

latest novel Jonathan Unleashed.

Moderated by Edwina Johnston



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Shelley Davidow’s Whisperings in the BloodSpanning four continents and one

hundred years, Shelley Davidow

traces her family’s emotional

immigrant journey in Whisperings

in the Blood.


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A.C. Grayling

A.C. Grayling’s writing is grounded

in the idea that philosophy should

engage with the world and make

itself useful. His latest title The Age

of Genius: The Seventeeth Century

and the Birth of the Modern Mind

investigates the exact moment

that history changed course so

profoundly and began to shape

everything that followed. With a

deft touch and charming good

humour, Grayling offers an insightful

examination in the history and

philosophy of humanity.


of Queensland

Moderated by Prof Frederick d’Agostino



6 : 3 0 P M –7. 3 0 P M $ 2 5 - $ 3 5

Kirstine Stewart

The digital revolution demands a

new style of leader; but are women

the natural front-runners? Author

of Our Turn Kirstine Stewart

shares a feminist’s perspective

on leadership and technology

strategies gained as the first woman

to head the Canadian Broadcasting

Corporation and now as VP of

media at Twitter.




1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 2 5 - $ 3 5

Larissa Behrendt

Professor Larissa Behrendt is an

Eualeyai/Kamillaroi woman and a

thought leader on indigenous affairs

in Australia. Larissa’s Good Thinking

lecture will focus on the future

of Australia’s relations with First

Australians.


of Queensland



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 2 5 - $ 3 5

G O O D T H I N K I N G L E C T U R E SReal life is more

mysterious, frightening and

fragile than anything one can make up.

B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L2 4 2 5B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L

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The Right to BelongMichael Burge, Heather Faulkner and David Hardy

discuss the disconnection that is

created in a time and place where

a person’s sexual orientation

dictates the rights they have in

society. Should it be this hard?




5 . 0 0 P M – 6 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Crime and CuriosityWhy are we captivated by

stories of pretty dead girls?

Kate Kyriacou, Mark Tedeshi and Emily Maguire investigate

why we love to play detective.




1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Pathways To PublicationRajith Savandasa is a graduate

of the Hachette Manuscript

Development Program. Mark Smith’s first book was plucked

from the slush. Anna Daniels won

an unpublished manuscript award.

Three authors reveal their unique

routes to publication.


Moderated by Kelly Higgins-Devine



1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Retreat to Move ForwardHas global trade improved or

trapped social revolutions?

Investigative journalists Suki Kim and David Bandurski join

urbanist Andy Merrifield and Dr Gerhard Hoffstaedter to examine

the correlation between national

growth and the rise of social turmoil.


of Queensland



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

PyschoCreepy children. Stalkers.

Con Artists. Murderers.

Justine Larbalestier, Caroline Overington and Caroline Kepnes

explore the curious appeal of the

darkest characters.

Moderated by Meg Van



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Eat LocalJourney through the diversely

beautiful Scenic Rim region of SEQ

with chef Brenda Fawdon and

photographer Christine Sharp,

co-authors of Eat Local: Food,

Farming and Conversation in the

Scenic Rim.

Presented by Scenic Rim Council



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Moral CompassHumanity’s moral compass has

transformed significantly over the

years. A.C. Grayling, Antonia Case, and Daniel Crimston

explore the shifting sands of

attitudes towards ‘good’ and ‘bad’.

Moderated by Prof Frederick

d’Agostino



1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

From Policy to PocketsJennifer Rayner and Richard Denniss lead a discussion that

explores the context of economic

policy. What do government

funding announcements really

mean? Where does the money

come from and how do we

measure it’s impact?


of Queensland

Moderated by Prof John Quiggin



1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Big Politics Small PoliticsDisillusioned with modern politics

and our major political parties,

voters are increasingly turning to

Independents and Greens. Young

people aren’t voting or joining major

parties. Alexei Sayle heads a line-

up of thought leaders to reflect on

the rise of progressive politics.


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Writers And Their GardensMargaret Simons, author of Six

Square Metres: Gardening in the

Inner City and Damon Young,

author of Philosopher in the Garden

revel in their shared love of literature

and gardening.

Presented by Mondo Organics



3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Where the News Stops and the Story BeginsJohn Birmingham and Lucy Clark navigate the line between

reporting and storytelling in a world

where audiences embrace forms of

journalism like Making a Murderer.


Moderated by Skye Doherty



3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Fan Girl For LifeMelina Marchetta and Meg Rosoff discuss their favourite

books. What did they love to read

growing up? Which books had the

most impact on their lives and their

writing? A not-to-be-missed panel

for bookworms young and old.

Moderated by David Burton



3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Our Own Worst EnemyLeadership spills have defined

recent Australian politics, but why

are internal party tensions played

out more publicly than during the

Hawke/Keating years? Join Sarah Ferguson, Sam Crosby and

Barry Jones for a conversation

about party loyalty – or the lack of

it – in Australian politics.

2 8 2 9

Overlords and UnderworldsSome of us daydream in the real

world, but some of us reside in

strange and distant underworlds, with

dark edges. Masters of genre Justin Cronin, Angela Slatter and Candice Fox reveal the places they go, when

they leave the real world behind.

Moderated by Trent Jamieson



5 . 3 0 P M – 6 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Not Your Average HeroSarah Kanake and Emma Viskic have both written powerful, curious

and complicated protagonists

who are set apart by living with a

disability. Join them as they explore

identity in literature.


Corporation




1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Constitutional ReformWe remain the only Commonwealth

country without a signed treaty

with our Indigenous people. Stan Grant, Prof Cindy Shannon and

Larissa Berhendt imagine a way

forward from this national shame.




1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Imagining The FutureDon’t miss Andy Merrifield, Ashley Hay and Brendan Gleeson as they

imagine that there is a future and

what it might look like.

Presented by Smith Journal



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Do You See What I See?The media and popular culture

is slowly moving beyond the

stereotypes towards a more

accurate representation of

Australia’s diverse communities.

Dive into a conversation with

Michelle Law, David Levithan, Marc Fennell and Yassmin Abdel-Magied about the positives and

negatives of media identity.

Presented by State Library of Queensand

Moderated by Antonia Case



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

The Politics of UrbanisationHow does the way we build cities

influence our behaviour and habits?

Andy Merrifield, David Bandurski

and Ian Lowe explore how urban

environments shape political beliefs

and how we live.

Presented by Arkhefield

Moderated by Andrew Gutteridge



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Science and BelongingScience is the endless quest for

knowledge and truth. Dr Maggie Hardy, Dr Maree Kimberley, Prof Tamara Davis and Ellen van Neervan come together to share

their excitement about some recent

breakthroughs and the implications

they hold for all of us.


Moderated by Matt Finch


T H E P A R L O U R , S L Q

1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M F R E E

After Party (The First 90 Days)Approximately 90 days after

election Anne Tiernan, Stan Grant and Sam Crosby

investigate the new

government post-election.

Moderated by Anne Teirnan



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

On The RopesThe recent death of Muhammed Ali

has reignited conversation about

boxing and it’s cultural significance.

Four boxing enthusiasts, Arnold Zable, Phil Brown, Grantlee Kieza

and Luke Stegemann yarn about

the sport they all love.

Presented by Lock Stock & Barrel



2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

InheritanceOn the back of her latest novel

The Mandibles about family

dysfunction in trying times, Lionel Shriver joins Jeremy Gavron, Neil Strauss and Ruth Clare to

examine the ties that bind and the

legacy of inheritance, for better

or for worse.



2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Music and the MindDavinia Caddy, Eve Klein, Mary Broughton and Margaret Barrett enjoy a lyrical discussion

that explores the positive

effects of music on your mind,

from childhood development to

enduring your golden years.


Q M T H E AT R E

2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

New PhilosopherAntonia Case and guest panellists Damon Young, Margaret Simons and Dr Nicola Gates

frame philosophical commentary

around the latest edition of New

Philosopher, challenging readers

to ponder life’s big questions.

Presented by New Philosopher



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Reporting The WorldForeign correspondents Jeremy Gavron, Nick Seeley and Rod Nordland discuss the trials and

tactics of reporting the world.

Have their experiences translated

through the news outlets they work

for. They share some of their stories

that remain, shamefully, untold.

Presented by Griffith University

Moderated by Dr Kasun Ubayasiri



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

PNG: A State of WritingPNG Authors Francis Nii, Daniel Kumbon and Leonard Roka

ruminate on the state of their

nation, from a political and social

perspective, and dares to imagine

their people’s future.



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M F R E E

The Rules of EngagementThe artists, the artforms and the

industry have changed, but what

of the audiences? Kate Pullinger,

Caroline Keins and Matt Finch

address the changing rules of

cultural engagement.


Moderated by Phil Brown



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Reasons To Be Optimistic Professors’ Alex Bellamy, Pankaj Sah and Ross Cunnington from

The University of Queensland

talk about their current projects

and provide a reason for us to be

optimistic about the future.


of Queensland

Moderated by Prof Joanne Wright



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M F R E E

50 Shades Flipped 50 Shades took the world by

storm. Now meet three women,

Emily Harris, Karen Pickering

and Kirsty Eagar who are busy

positioning sex in a positive light.


of Queensland


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Building a FamilyThe IVF rollercoaster takes a

significant physical, emotional and

financial toll. Julia Leigh, Toni Jordan and Joshua Yeldham

reveal their battlescars in this difficult

conversation about building a family

and accepting when you can’t.


Q M T H E AT R E

1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Writing While FemaleCandice Fox, Kylie Kaden, Anita Heiss and Natasha Lester

share the challenges of writing

while female.



1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Colonial StoriesLarissa Behrendt, Lucy Treloar

and Meg Kenneally reveal the

appeal – and the challenges – of

researching and writing about our

fascinating colonial history.

Moderated by Anna Johnston



1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M F R E E

Our Sporting NationHere in Australia, we love a good

book. We love a good ballet and we

love a good basketball team. We

are a sporting nation, and we wear

our stripes with pride. Join Geoff Woolcock, Ellen van Neervan, Edwina Shaw and Yassmin Abdel-Magied as they kick

around their ideas.

Moderated by Luke Stegemann



1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Build a Better BrainWe’ve gone to the moon, we’ve

created life, and yet fact and fiction

about the brain is still blurred. Join

Dr Nicola Gates, John Elder Robison, Dr Nancy Pachana and

David Astle as they talk about

brain health and positive minds.


of Queensland



1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

On The InsideAs air time and column inches

focus on polls and the machinery

of policy, rather than policy itself,

Sarah Ferguson, Margaret Simons and Sam Crosby question

whether the media are reporting

what we really need to know.


Moderated by Dr Paul Williams



1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Historical FictionLet’s take it back a step. Or two.

Or two hundred. Why is historical

fiction so important? What does

it suggest about our future?

Enjoy a genre chat with Sarah Drummond, David Dyer and

Kate Forsyth.



Moderated by Phil Brown



2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Everything I Know, I Learned From TelevisionGrown is the first generation raised

by television. Alexei Sayle, Caroline Kepnes and Marc Funnell discuss

what televsision taught them, what

it got right and what they ended up

learning the hard way.




2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M F R E E

Tony Reeves Tribute with Matt Condon and John JiggensQLD and NSW go head to head in a

State of Origin Style battle for the

corruption title. Join Matt Condon

and John Jiggens as they explore

corruption across the states,

invoking Tony Reeves as one of the

great knights of True Crime.


Q M T H E AT R E

4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M F R E E

3 1B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L

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Recovery and ReconnectionIf the opposite of addiction isn’t

sobreity, but connection, how do we

reconcile this with the Australian

way of life? Luke Williams and Elspeth Muir share their unique

perspectives on addiction.

Moderated by Antonia Case



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

Modern Perceptions of IsraelJeremy Gavron, author of

The Book Of Israel, joins a panel

to discuss Modern perceptions

of Israel and the state of anti-

Semitism in Australia.


Moderated by Dr Brian Adams



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 1 2 – $ 1 7

First Nations PoetryThree poets walk into a room. No

punchline – just an electrifying hour

of poetry. Shane Rhodes, Gregory O’Brien and Ellen van Neervan

share some of their favourite First

Nations Poetry.


Moderated by Dominic McGann



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On Death and DyingWe’re all going to die, but – despite

heated debate over euthanasia –

we still have no control over how.

Steven Amsterdam, Matt Vickers and Dr Leah Kaminsky

share three very personal stories

about why dignity for the dying

is so important.

T H E R E [ a ] D B O X

BWF’s beloved reading series is back. Immerse yourself in the work of some truly remarkable writers as they share their writing in this beautiful and intimate riverside space. Seating in The Red Box is limited, so get in early to see your favourite Festival artists.Presented by The University of the Sunshine Coast

BWF’s ampers&nd is an open platform for creative networks to strut their stuff and present their own projects during the Festival.

Ashcan Comics exhibition

Admire indie comic books and the work of local artists

and writers at Ashcan Comics’ exhibition as they

celebrate their 10th issue. ashcan.jimdo.com

9 – 1 1 S E P T E M B E R

T H E P A R L O U R , S L Q

Fellowship of Australian Writers: Flash Fiction

Competition

Hear readings of local stories by established, emerging

and aspiring writers from The Fellowship of Australian

Writers, created as part of their Flash Fiction competition

on Facebook. fawq.net


T H E R E D B O X , S L Q

1 1 . 0 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M

Just a Spoonful LIVE

Experience this 'fully sick' podcast about young people

living with chronic illness/disability live from the Brisbane

writers festival with special guest John Elder Robison.

justaspoonfulpodcast.com



4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M

Writing for Life award ceremony

Celebrate inspiring short stories about organ donation,

with a competition that engages Queensland secondary

students to craft stories about young transplant victims

or those still waiting for their second chance.

donatelife.gov.au/writing-life


T H E R E D B O X , S L Q

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 4 5 P M


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Gregory O’Brien

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Karen Pickering

1 1 . 3 0 A M

Shane Rhodes

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Alexei Sayle


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Kirsty Eagar

1 2 . 0 0 P M

Rod Nordland

1 2 . 4 5 P M

Chris Cleave

1 . 3 0 P M

Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

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Emma Viskic

1 . 4 5 P M

Emily Maguire

2 . 3 0 P M

Shelley Davidow

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Toni Jordan

2 .1 5 P M

Luke Williams

3 . 0 0 P M

Justine Larbalestier

3 . 4 5 P M

Jeet Thayill

4 . 3 0 P M

Natasha Lester

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vantage which gives a view over wide

terrains of history, human variety, ideas,

shared experience and the fruits of many

inquiries.

A . C . G R A Y L I N G

Twilight in the Red Box

Presented in Partnership with Queensland Music Festival

F R I D AY 9 & S AT U R D AY 1 0 S E P T E M B E R

5 . 3 0 P M – 6 . 3 0 P M $ 2 0 – $ 2 5

B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L B R I S B A N E W R I T E R S F E S T I V A L3 4 3 5

Venture to the leafy St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland, our Principal Partner and Major Partner for Education, for a blockbuster line up of Festival events.

B O O K O N L I N E AT U P L I T. C O M . A U

Over the Fence Join Gregory O’Brien, Larissa Behrendt and Jamie Clennett as

they explore the notion of memory

and history, and examine the role

art plays in the documentation

and retelling of our persona and

collective histories.

Moderated by David Carter


U Q A R T M U S E U M

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M F R E E

Stuart Glover In Conversation with Tom and Meg Keneally

Two literary legends have joined

forces to create a new historical

crime series, The Soldier’s Curse:

Book One of the Monsarrat Series.

Don’t miss Tom Keneally, author of

Schindler’s Ark and The Chant of

Jimmy Blacksmith, in this special

conversation with his daughter

Meg Keneally.


L E C T U R E R O O M 3 5 8

1 1 . 3 0 A M – 1 2 . 3 0 P M F R E E

Bronwyn Lea In Conversation with Lionel Shriver

Journalist and author Lionel Shriver,

author of We Need to Talk About Kevin,

So Much for That and Big Brother and

the brilliant new novel The Mandibles,

heads to UQ for a special and intimate

conversation.



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Thomas Singler In Conversation with David Bandurski An award-winning journalist and

editor of Hong Kong’s China Media

Project, David Bandurksi will share

his history of investigative journalism.



2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M F R E E

Polly Parker In Conversation with Kirstine Stewart The digital revolution demands a

new style of leader; but are women

the natural front-runners? Author of

Our Turn and VIP of media at Twitter,

Kirstine Stewart offers a feminist’s

perspective on leadership and

technology.



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BWF is thrilled to partner with Brisbane, Logan and Scenic Rim Councils and supporting partner RSL Care to present free author events in libraries across these regions. Bookings essential, as places are limited.

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Chef Brenda Fawdon and

Illustrator/Writer Christine Sharp

talk food and farming in their latest

book Eat Local.


K E N M O R E L I B R A R Y

2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M

Author and GP Jacinta Halloran

reflects on the intersection of medical

science and creativity in her new

book, The Science of Appearances.


T O O W O N G L I B R A R Y

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Sarah Drummond explores

historical fiction and her debut

novel, The Sound.


M T O M M A N E Y L I B R A R Y

2 . 0 0 P M – 3 . 0 0 P M

Caroline Overington explores

family secrets and scandals in her

new book, The One Who Got Away.


W Y N N U M L I B R A R Y

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English author Jeremy Gavron

reflects on the life and death of his

mother in his memoir, A Woman on

the Edge of Time.


B R A C K E N R I D G E L I B R A R Y

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Angela Slatter discusses her new

urban fantasy novel, Vigil, set in the

streets of Brisbane.


M I T C H E LT O N L I B R A R Y

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Natasha Lester invites you to 1920s

Manhattan, where women are finally

enjoying a new freedom in her novel

A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald.


C A R I N A L I B R A R Y

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Shelley Davidow traces her

family’s emotional immigrant

journey in Whisperings in the Blood.


C O O P E R S P L A I N S L I B R A R Y

1 1 . 0 0 A M – 1 2 . 0 0 P M

Rajith Savandasa discusses

Sri Lanka and a family torn apart

by civil war in his debut novel, Ruins.


FA I R F I E L D G A R D E N S L I B R A R Y

1 1 . 0 0 A M – 1 2 . 0 0 P M

Emma Viskic explores music,

crime writing and her debut novel,

Resurrection Bay.


S U N N Y B A N K H I L L S L I B R A R Y

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Writer, teacher and publisher Midge Raymond discusses Antarctica and

her first novel, My Last Continent.


G A R D E N C I T Y L I B R A R Y

1 1 . 0 0 A M – 1 2 . 0 0 P M

Lucy Treloar reflects on Australia’s

colonial history, research and her

debut novel, Salt Creek.


C H E R M S I D E L I B R A R Y

1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M

Irish author Michael Collins

reveals family secrets in modern

America in his novel, The Death

Of All Things Seen.


I N D O O R O O P I L LY L I B R A R Y

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Chris Cleave talks about his new

historical novel, Everyone Brave Is

Forgiven, and the love letters that

inspired it.


L O G A N N O R T H L I B R A R Y

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Kate Pullinger discusses digital

storytelling, networked novels and

her latest book, Landing Gear.


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The Zoo is back! Families with children aged 3–8 can immerse themselves in the interactive world of Katherine Battersby’s new book Little Wing.

Explore Little Wing’s desert island and help him discover his place in the world.

While you’re at the Zoo, be sure to share a book with your child or grandchild at Marion’s Corner. This special spot honours the legacy of our loyal audience member Marion Taylor, who dearly loved to share her passion for literature, reading and ideas with her children and grandchildren.

Visit our Little Free Library at the festival to swap books and share stories. Perfect for big and little readers!

David Levithan and Meg Rosoff

headline another stellar line up of

LOVE YA! If you love YA fiction, no

matter what age, don’t miss these

genre superstars alongside some of

Australia’s best YA authors. Sessions

are presented by the Brisbane Writers

Festival in partnership with Brisbane

City Council Libraries.


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Nevernight1 2 . 0 0 P M – 1 . 0 0 P M

Dive into the darkness with bestselling

fantasy author of Nevernight with Jay

Kristoff as he shares his stories and

adventures of the darkness.

Debut Australian Voices1 . 3 0 P M – 2 . 3 0 P M

Moderated by Joy Lawn

Meet Mark Smith, Chris Currie and

Elizabeth Kasmer, three debut Australian

YA authors to watch!

Survival Kits – A Writers Guide 3 . 0 0 P M – 4 . 0 0 P M


The countdown the apocalypse is on.

Whether it be by zombies, infection,

invasion of alien overlords – the end is nigh.

Serial survivalists Amie Kaufman, Jaclyn

Moriarty and Lee Battersby reveal what

they have packed in their survival kit and are

ready to fight against the end of the world.

Meg & David’s Ultimate Book Chat4 . 3 0 P M – 5 . 3 0 P M

David Levithan and Meg Rosoff need no

introduction. Here they are in a room with

Kate Eltham – join her for a true fan

girl/boy moment.

Saltwater

1 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 0 0 P M

Cathy Van Extel, reporter and producer, RN Breakfast

discusses Cathy McLennan’s compelling story of one

lawyer’s fight for justice amongst the beauty and the

violence of a tropical paradise.

The Easy Way Out 2 . 0 0 P M – 2 . 3 0 P M

If you could help someone in pain, would you? Steven

Amsterdam talks to Sarah Kanowski, presenter of RN’s

Books and Arts, about the underlying ethical minefield that

resides within his new book The Easy Way Out.

The Lovers 2 . 3 0 P M – 3 . 3 0 P M

RN’s Big Ideas, Paul Barclay talks with Rod Nordland

about our freedom to love, and the lengths that we go to

keep our loved ones close.

Nature and Nurture 3 . 3 0 P M – 4 . 0 0 P M

Sarah Kanowski talks with journalist Margaret Simons,

and artist Joshua Yeldham about our experience with

nature, whether it be in the wide open spaces or in our six

by six square in the suburbs.

Collective Memory 4 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M

Is it possible for two people to have different experiences

of the same event and for them both to be the truth? Anna

Clark, Richard Fidler and JW Clennett come together

with Antony Funnell, presenter, Future Tense to discuss

the juxtaposition of memory and history, personal and

collective truths.

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7 – 1 1 S E P T E M B E R 1 0 A M – 4 P M

S TAT E L I B R A R Y O F Q U E E N S L A N D

M A R I O N ’ S C O R N E R

L I T T L E F R E E L I B R A R I E S

Radio National return to BWF for 2016

broadcasting live across Australia.

Sit back and relax in the heart of the

festival and listen live to RN’s Weekend

Arts programs.

Presented by the Taylor Family

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Partnering with Queensland Writers Centre, BWF is proud to present a series of masterclasses for anyone with a love of writing in all forms. Get in quick to secure a spot with your favourite author!


Character

Caroline Kepnes has created an

astonishingly sexy serial killer in her

new psychological thriller, Hidden

Bodies. Learn the craft of creating

characters that stalk and hunt us.

M E E T I N G R O O M 1 B , S L Q

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Bringing Places To Life

Nick Seeley’s debut novel Cambodia

Noir draws on his years as an

international journalist. Nick will share

his tips on the how to bring place to

life in fiction.

Q W C L E A R N I N G C E N T R E

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Art of the Essay

Independent scholar, urbanist and

essayist Andy Merrifield has written

provoking and beautiful essays for

publications across the world, and

his nine books have been translated

into French, Turkish, Polish, Chinese

and more. Learn about the art of

the essay in this not-to-be-missed

masterclass.


1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

A Solid Synopsis

Midge Raymond will delve into the

backbone of writing – building a

strong synopsis that will carry your

work through the long haul.

T H E E D G E L A B

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Writing About Doing It

There are still more shades to

discover when writing about sex.

Join Karen Pickering, feminist writer,

presenter and founder of the Girls on

Film Festival, to unleash passionate

stories without falling into clichés.

M E E T I N G R O O M 1 B

2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Blast from the Past:

Writing Historical Fiction

Research, ethical parameters, and a

blur between fact and fiction; author

David Dyer will share his tips for

writing stories set in history.


2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

The Art of a Scene

Having trouble refining your scenes?

Writers who are starting out, brushing

up, or looking for inspiration are

invited to join Steven Amsterdam to

work on breaking things down.

T H E E D G E L A B

2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Criminally Good Fiction

The work of bestselling novelist

Michael Collins has been described

as ‘writing that lightens the darkness

and the images of real people’. Learn

how to write criminally good fiction

about complex identities.


2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0


Stong Sense of Self

Writing about the self is challenging

and often an emotionally-charged

project. Discover how to tackle writing

a memoir and create an authentic

persona with Margaret Simons.


1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Short Fiction

Lee Battersby is the short story

king of Australia. With over 200

publications, he’s got the anthology

chops to prove it. Learn from the

master, how to write and sell your

short story.

T H E E D G E L A B

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Creative Writing:

Professional Practice

Learn to write from award-winning,

published writers. Whether you are

writing a novel, memoir or other piece

of writing, this workshop will offer you

insight into the publishing industry

and provide valuable tools to ensure

you achieve your writing goals. This

workshop is based on USC’s Master

of Professional Practice (Creative

Writing) program and is taught by

award winning writers, Gary Crew,

Paul Williams and Sarah Kanake.

Presented by The University of the

Sunshine Coast

B U S I N E S S S T U D I O , S L Q

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 2 5 – $ 3 5

Cryptic Crosswords

Self-described word nerd David

Astle will get wily writers ready to

whip up a storm of riddles, puzzles,

quizzes and lateral-thinking games.

M E E T I N G R O O M 1 B , S L Q

2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Making a Cookbook

A love of food and cooking is

addictive, and no one knows

that more than Brenda Fawdon

and Christine Sharp, authors of

Eat Local. Food bloggers, chefs

and writers will learn the ins and

outs of making a beloved and

useful cookbook.

T H E E D G E L A B

2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Learn Your Verbs

Verbs bring your writing to life! Join

Kylie Kaden as she shows you how to

bring your writing into the spotlight.M E E T I N G R O O M 1 B , S L Q

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Writing For Radio

In a career spanning the BBC, triple j,

Network Ten, Foxtel and ABC RN,

Marc Fennell has presented reviews,

current affair reports and interviews

with everyone from Julian Assange

to Will Smith. Expand your script

writing skills and discover the unique

challenges and benefits of writing

for radio.


2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0


Poetry with Passion

2013 Arts Queensland Poet-in-

Residence and author of numerous

critically acclaimed collections

Shane Rhodes returns to Brisbane

to help poets put pen to paper. This

masterclass is sure to inspire both

emerging and experienced writers.


1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

World Building

International bestselling author Jay

Kristoff, author of The Lotus War,

The Nevernight Chronicles and The

Illuminate Files will share the secrets

of building a whole new world for your

stories to take place.


1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Darkness and Light

Jaclyn Moriarty fans will be delighted

to dive into an exploration of stories

that move from darkness to light.


1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Feature Articles That Sell

Join journalist and editor Lucy Clark

as she reveals the secrets of getting

your feature articles in print.

T H E E D G L E L A B

1 0 . 0 0 A M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Suspense: More than twists

and turns

How do you keep the reader engaged

and coming back for more? Join crime

writer Candice Fox to discover the art

of suspense.


2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Dazzling Dialogue

Pithy dialogue doesn’t come easy.

Toni Jordan’s dialogue has been

compared to Oscar Wilde. Join her to

unlock the tricks of creative comedy


2 . 0 0 P M – 1 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Picture Perfect

Join Katherine Battersby and

discover how a picture paints a

thousand words in this masterclass

for illustrators.

T H E E D G E L A B

2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

Philosophy in everyday life

Damon Young shares his passion for

reading, writing and thinking in this

masterclass for anyone interested in

exploring a philosophical perspective

during the every day.


2 . 0 0 P M – 5 . 0 0 P M $ 8 0 – $ 9 0

How ready to publish is your work, really? This is a rare

opportunity to have your work read by an editor, literary agent

or publisher. Submit the first 20 pages of your manuscript and

receive feedback in a face-to-face 20-minute consultation with

a publishing professional. Places are strictly limited. Available by application only.

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V E N U E I N F O R M AT I O N

Most of BWF’s events take place in and

around the Cultural Precinct, however

some events are being held at various

libraries around Brisbane. You can also

catch some sessions at The University

of Queensland’s St Lucia Campus.

C U LT U R A L P R E C I N C T V E N U E S

( S O U T H B R I S B A N E )

State Library of Queensland (SLQ)

Stanley Place

The Edge, SLQ

Stanley Place

Maiwar Green, SLQ

Between SLQ and QAGOMA

Queensland Art Gallery /

Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

Stanley Place

Queensland Museum (QM Theatre)

Cnr Grey and Melbourne St

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The University of Queensland

St Lucia, Brisbane

Brisbane Libraries

Visit brisbane.qld.gov.au

Logan Libraries

Visit loganlibraries.org


R E F U N D P O L I C Y

UPLIT reserves the right to alter the program and artists and to

cancel sessions where necessary. No refunds or exchanges are

possible once bookings are complete and payment received

unless UPLIT has cancelled your session. Program details are

correct at time of printing.

D I S C O U N T S

To keep BWF as accessible as possible, we have a number of

discounted tickets available, including Under 30s, Concession, and

membership prices. For full details, or to become a Member and

access the cheapest prices available, head to our website.

I N F O R M AT I O N

Events can be booked through UPLIT’s website. UPLIT presents

both free and ticketed events. Some free events require you to

book a place. Please see individual event listings for information.

V O L U N T E E R S

Have a question? Looking for an event? Our volunteers are waiting

to help. Look out for their official Festival t-shirts.

A C C E S S I B I L I T Y/ W H E E L C H A I R A C C E S S /

A U S L A N I N T E R P R E T E D

For patrons who require special seating, access or assistance

please contact us in advance on 07 3255 0254 or email

[email protected]. All Cultural Precinct venues are wheelchair

accessible and some BWF events will also be Auslan interpreted.

Our website will list all Auslan interpreted sessions.


3 S E S S I O N P A C K

Choose any 3 events in the $14 – $17 price range for a 20% discount. Perfect as a gift or for Festival fans.

Excludes special events, lectures, seminars or masterclasses.

G O L D E N T I C K E T

Pre-book reserved seats to all the Festival events your heart desires. We’ll roll out the red carpet for you and offer you the ultimate Festival experience!

Available until 29 August. Includes one seat to the ticket

holder to all public events, excluding masterclasses.

F U L L $ 2 9 9 / M E M B E R $ 2 4 9

B W F R A F F L E S

Look out for our Raffle Ninjas to purchase

tickets to the BWF Raffle and win signed

books, event passes and more great prizes.

M O N D O M U N C H I E S

This year Mondo Organics will offer snack

and lunch boxes available for purchase

(Fri – Sun). Pre-order at uplit.com.au.

V I S I T U P L I T . C O M . A U

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to the first event each day of the Festival.

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Aesop, Dendy, goa, Grassroots IT, Griffith Review, New Philosopher, New Zealand Book Council,

Queensland Writers Centre, Scenic Rim Council, Text Publishing, University of the Sunshine Coast

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