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SUMMARY:Words on the Waves Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:May 27 – June 1\, 2026\nImmerse yourself in a festival of stories and ideas on the scenic Central Coast.\n\nWords on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast\, NSW\, Australia. With author talks and panels\, evening conversation events\, writing workshops\, local book launches\, a literary cruise\, a family fun day\, a schools program\, and more\, the festival offers a diverse range of high-quality literary events for both the Central Coast community and visitors to the area. \n\nWords on the Waves Writers Festival is the Central Coast’s premier celebration of literature\, storytelling and big ideas\, bringing together acclaimed authors\, journalists\, poets and creatives from across Australia for a vibrant multi-day program of talks\, workshops\, panels and special events. Held across stunning coastal venues\, the festival offers audiences the chance to engage deeply with contemporary issues\, powerful storytelling and imaginative thinking in an intimate and welcoming setting. \n\nSince its launch in 2021\, the festival has rapidly grown into a significant cultural event for regional NSW\, attracting thousands of attendees and showcasing the Central Coast as a thriving hub for arts and culture. The 2026 program\, themed “Take the Time\,” will feature a diverse lineup of literary voices alongside workshops\, book launches\, family events and community programming designed to inspire readers and writers of all ages.
URL:https://centralcoastmusicarts.com/event/words-on-the-waves-writers-festival/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Literature,Poetry / Spoken Word,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Words on the Waves Writers Festival":MAILTO:contact@notquitewrite.com
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SUMMARY:FREE 18+ EVENT: SPICE UP YOUR MIDWEEK THURS 21 MAY @ BAR TOTO ETTALONG
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of Flesh Fiction: A collection of erotic short stories from the Not Quite Write Prize for Flesh Fiction! \nBring your partner and/or friends and giggle along to spicy live readings\, plus a chance to mingle with some of our talented authors. \nThis is the book that made Bob Hawke’s wife fall in love with a giant cockroach… you better believe you’ll fall in love too! \nFREE 18+ EVENT hosted in partnership with Words on the Waves Writers Festival \nDoors open 6pm Thursday 21 May @ Bar Toto Ettalong \nAll people aged 18+ are welcome (and yes\, there will be other men there\, so don’t let those ladies have all the fun\, fellas!) \nBookings are essential. Secure your tickets now at: https://wordsonthewaves.com.au/book-launch-program-2026/
URL:https://centralcoastmusicarts.com/event/free-18-event-spice-up-your-midweek-thurs-21-may-bar-toto-ettalong/
LOCATION:Bar Toto – Trattoria and Bar\, 83/189 Ocean View Rd\, Ettalong\, NSW\, 2257\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art
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