Presented in partnership with Williamstown Literary Festival.
Event
Birthday Party!
Emerging Writers’ Festival and Williamstown Literary Festival are both turning 20, and you’re invited to their birthday party! Situated in a laneway bar in the heart of Williamstown, come for a drink, games, a slice of cake and of course the party playlist. Hear the founders of both festivals in conversation with current artistic directors, as they reflect on the past two decades.
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Accessibility
Wheelchair, street parking bay
Featuring...
Angela Altair
Angela co-founded Willy Lit Fest and was its first President.
Esther Anatolitis
Esther Anatolitis is one of Australia’s most influential advocates for arts and culture.
Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh
Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh is a writer, producer, arts worker and the Artistic Director and co-CEO of EWF.
Emily Westmoreland
Emily Westmoreland is the Program Director of Willy Lit Fest and runs Dinner Party Press.
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