Sydney Writers' Festival: Live and Local Program 2025

Join us for four days of powerful storytelling, thought-provoking conversations, and creative inspiration as we livestream sessions from the 2025 Sydney Writers’ Festival — direct to Broome!

This FREE event gives local audiences front-row access to some of Australia’s most acclaimed writers, thinkers, and performers, all from the comfort of Broome Public Library.

🎤 Featuring livestreamed talks from:

- Markus Zusak (The Book Thief)
- Helen Garner
- A.C. Grayling
- David Nicholls
- Kalinda Ashton
- Anna Funder
…and many more!

✨ Plus, local in-person sessions:

✏️ Broome Writers Group workshops (Saturday 1–2PM & Sunday 9–10AM)

✏️ Illustration Workshop with Brenton 'Eszra' McKenna (Sunday 11AM–12PM, bookings essential)

Whether you’re a reader, writer, or curious listener – this is your chance to engage with big ideas and local talent.

PLUS: Door prize for one lucky attendee – Belkin earbuds and a book voucher!

🔎 Full schedule available at the library or on our Facebook page.

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