Brisbane Writers Festival
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Congratulations on the best writers festival this city has ever seen. For the first time in its history Brisbane was at the intellectual forefront of the nation. No one who attended this festival could have come away unmoved, whether it were to tears, rage, excitement, laughter or that wonderful aha moment of fresh understanding," Sue Gough
The Brisbane Writers Festival has held the place of Queensland's premier literary event for over a decade.
It brings the world of writing and ideas to Brisbane, and showcases the best of local, national and international writing to Brisbane, and to the world. For five days in September each year the festival takes over the spectacularly re-developed State Library of Queensland (next to the iconic Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Art Gallery) in the South Bank cultural precinct alongside the Brisbane River.
When? 7 - 11 September, 2011
Who? 2011 TBA
Past Festivals? David Williamson, Bettina Arndt, Carole Wilkinson (above), William Barton, Mark Diesendorf, Tom Kenneally, Louis Nowra, Gretel Killen, Anh Do, Blanche d'Alpuget, Michael Robottom and many more
Where? Brisbane, Queensland, The Festival hub is located within the State Library of Queensland, and outdoors in the area between the Gallery of Modern Art and the State Library buildings.
How much? Check Site
Website? Brisbane Writers Festival
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