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Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival 2024
11 Oct 2024 – 13 Oct 2024
Various locations across the murukutchi-dha (Sunshine Coast) Hinterlands

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival 2024

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival is an exciting literary event that connects writers and readers across an innovative literary trail. The festival will take place from October 11 to 13, 2024, and will span across the scenic hinterland towns of Nambour, Maleny, Montville, and Mapleton. The program includes author panels, workshops, exhibitions, book signings, and events for young readers and writers.

Catch these UQP authors and their sessions below. More information and tickets below at the links.

Sessions

NIKKI MOTTRAM

Author Panel: Criminal Minds

Saturday 12 October: 11.00am – 11.45am

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SIANG LU & KARI GISLASON

Travels Through Time

Saturday 12 October: 12.00pm – 12.45pm

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PETER CARNAVAS

Young Readers & Writers Children’s Illustration Workshop

Saturday 12 October: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

Children’s Illustration Workshop with Peter Carnavas

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ANDREW STAFFORD

Saturday 12 October: 5.00pm – 5.45pm

From The Saints to Savage Garden – Andrew Stafford in conversation with Ashley Hay

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JARAD BRUINSTROOP

Poetry Reading Salon

Saturday 12 October: 3.00pm – 5.00pm

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CARLY-JAY METCALFE

Truth Talking

Sunday 13 October: 12.00pm – 12.45pm

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