There’s a glorious selection of festivals ahead in April – 3 in Victoria and 4 in NSW!

We’ve listed them here in date order but special shout out to @corrieisreading and her team at @sorrentowritersfestival. Just love their incredibly busy and diverse program. Sessions are booking out already so don’t wait too long before booking!
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APRIL 4 – 7
@oraclesofthebush – Tenterfield, NSW
The 2024 theme is ‘Thanks for the Memories’ offers bush poetry, literature and music.
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APRIL 5 – 7
@newcastlewritersfestival – NSW
Another brilliant festival, now in its twelfth year, the 2024 program features 150 writers across 95 free and ticketed events
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APRIL 11 – 14
@mfsr_bushfestival – Corryong, Vic
The MFSR Bush Festival Poetry and Music Competition started in 1995 and is now regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the country for poetry devotees
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APRIL 20 – 21
SWANCON 2024 is a two-day event featuring special guests, stallholders, authors, panels, games, activities and more! See their facebook page for details.
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APRIL 19 – MAY 5
@stratfordshakespearefest – Stratford VIC
For 30 years Stratford has hosted The Shakespeare on the River Festival, centred around the works and life of William Shakespeare. In 2024 there will be more than 20 events across two weeks, including the Community Players take on ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’, The Bard’s Banquet and The Medieval Market Faire Day on the Village Green.
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APRIL 25 – 28
@sorrentowritersfestival – VIC
Four days, 80+ events, 100+ writers, journalists, thinkers, historians, playwrights, singers… and a thousand conversations. Book early to avoid disappointment!
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APRIL 20 – 21
@writersatthewoolshed – Wagga Wagga NSW
This unique festival began its life in 2019 when four writers held a writing retreat at ‘Bibbaringa’, a rural property on the southern slopes of NSW. Bibbaringa’s Woolshed has since been transformed into a venue for art-related activities.
The 2024 guests are @thehammernow Patti Miller @margaret.hickey.35 Alison Pouliot @karen_viggers@hayley.scrivenor@nestofpages Michael Thompson & professional artist, David Thomas