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NT Writers’ Festival tickets now on sale

Office of the Chief Minister

Following the launch of the Northern Territory Writers’ Festival at DuYu Coffee Roasters in Alice Springs last night, tickets to the event are now on sale.

Held alternately between the Top End and the Red Centre, this year the NTWF will be presented in Alice Springs over four days from 26-29 August with a packed program of fascinating discussions, performances, readings, walks and immersive experiences.

Some of the nation’s top writers will be joined by an impressive contingent of Territory storytellers at the Festival which embraces all forms of storytelling including written and spoken word, theatre, film, dance, song and visual art.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Anpernirrentye / Everything is connected’, which describes the Arrernte relationship system, and maps connections between people, animals, land, language and culture.

Plans for the NTWF include an extensive schools program that will see students learn from established authors and, for the first time, a two-week NTWF Writer’s Residency for two Alice Springs writers.

To find out more about the festival, visit www.ntwriters.com.au.

 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Chansey Paech:

“The NT Writers’ Festival is a fabulous showcase of the Territory’s literary culture which brings people together from across our community.

“The Territory is home to some fabulous stories and very talented authors - both established and budding - and this event is the ideal place to gather inspiration.

“People head to the festival from across Australia to celebrate the art of storytelling, and there is always something for everyone including workshops; screen readings; music and stories under the night sky; and children’s story-time sessions.”

Quotes attributable to Dani Powell, Festival Artistic Director:

“Over the years we have been developing a writers’ festival shaped by place, so that people not only get to hear from an incredible line-up of writers from across the NT and Australia, but can also immerse themselves in the beauty of this desert environment and come to appreciate the linguistic and cultural diversity of the region.

“In the midst of the environmental and social upheaval of recent years, this year's festival theme speaks to our interconnectedness – with each other and with all life on Earth. There are so many writers speaking to these themes and the NTWF is a perfect way to bring the best minds together as we grapple with our changing world.”

 

Media contact: Jasmin Afianos – 0419 361 127

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