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UQP authors at Words on the Waves Writers Festival
29 May – 03 June
Central Coast, NSW

UQP authors at Words on the Waves Writers Festival

Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast, NSW, Australia. 2024's festival will take place 29 May to 3 June.

To book specific events at the Words on the Waves Festival, you are required to purchase a Saturday or Sunday Day Pass (or both!) which entitles you to four sessions across two venues (Ocean Beach SLSC and Umina Beach SLSC). This doesn’t include the Literary Cruise or Late Night Lit, which require separate bookings. Follow the links below to learn more.

Thursday 30 May

7:00PM Sara M Saleh: Late Night Lit

Saturday 1 June

1:30PM Sara M Saleh: Speaking Up, Staying Strong

Sunday 2 June

11:30AM Tony Birch: Families and Secrets

3:00PM Tony Birch, Jeanine Leane: A Fine & Burning Line

Monday 3 June

10:00AM Jeanine Leane: Literary Cruise