To begin an incredible weekend of storytelling, join NYWF’s creative producer Lay Maloney, Red Dirt Poetry Festival’s Laurie May, and journalist Phoebe McIlwraith, as they explore the importance of creating space for storytelling, the role of festivals, and the power of writing.

Free to attend, but bookings are essential.

Artists

Lay Maloney

Laurie May

Phoebe McIlwraith

National Young Writers’ Festival is taking a break this year. We’ll be back 2-4 July 2027, stay tuned for further announcements!