As we head into Winter, we also head towards one of Bendigo‘s most exciting events of the year – The Bendigo Writers Festival 2015 The festival is held over two days, Saturday 8th August – Sunday 9th August, and promises a ton of exciting speakers and events. With over 70 events in 5 beautiful locations (The Capital Theatre, Ulumbarra Theatre, The Old Fire Station & La Trobe University’s Visual Arts Centre), it has something for everyone, so you need not be a writer for this to be the festival for you. From the casual reader to the budding author, the festival offers a brilliant array of different events suited to all. It will be packed full and loaded with exciting speakers and insight into the wonderful world of professional writing. With interactive speakers and riveting conversations between the audience and the presenters, this festival allows for a close and personal experience with some of Australia’ s best writers. As a whole it is a festival that promises a fresh and eye opening look into Australia’s writing world.

Bendigo Writers Festival 2015

With tickets going on sale on Friday June 12th, be sure to be quick as this is one event that is sure to sell out quickly.
It offers the chance to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s up and coming writers and some of our old time favourites, making it a must for anyone who’s interesting in learning the magic behind some of our most loved stories. This years festivities are to include comedic geniuses such as John Wolseley and John Clarke (Session Time: Sunday, 4:15pm – 5:15pm) and interactive writers programs with writers Sian Prior and Lee Kofman. With this being a small snippet of what’s to come it is an event that is not to be missed.

Bendigo Writers Festival 2015

For more information regarding the Bendigo Writers Festival 2015, check out the Bendigo Writers festival website
Each event is located within walking distance or under the roof of the Bendigo Capital Theatre. This is a beautiful setting located in the heart of a beautiful city and should not be missed out on. To put the final cherry on top of what will truly be an amazing weekend, is the beautiful accommodation that is offered by Bendigo Holiday Accommodation. With lovely houses and apartments in and around the centre of Bendigo they will offer the perfect place to complement the perfect weekend.
With a weekend like this just weeks away be sure to act quick, and book your place for the writer’s event of the year!