Monday 21 July 2014

Fringe festival launches into action

Bendigo's newest community hub brings locals together in celebration of everything written and read.

The third annual Bendigo Writers Festival offers something a little different this year.

'Write on the Fringe' is the first of what is hoped to be an annual fringe festival surrounding the BWF.

Kicking off on Thursday 7th of August at View Point Hand Made Gallery, is an exciting art exhibition displaying a fascinating array of word styles and genres.

From there a multitude of free workshops will be delivered to the public over the 8th and 9th of August at the newly renovated Bendigo Library.

Bendigo Library Community Engagement and Programs Project Coordinator Briget Robertson is excited about the libraries involvement with the event "It's a great opportunity to support the Bendigo Writers Festival and showcase the library's new spaces" she said.

Highlights over the fringe festival include live readings from local and emerging authors, as well as a song writing workshop ran by the 2012 Triple J Uneartherd Winner 'Allday'

While you're at the library, be sure to have a look at Lorena Carrington's exhibition in the foyer. It is an intriguing collection of pieces that explores the accepted norm of the role of females in fairy tales.

If you're a young professional and looking for an opportunity to network, 'Write on the Fringe' has the event for you: the Young Professionals Network kicks off Chatty Hour at 4.30pm Friday August 8th.

There is a sure fire buzz building up to this years Bendigo Writers Festival.

Creative juices will be flowing in every direction over what is going to be an unforgettable August weekend in Bendigo.
















Sunday 13 July 2014

The Bendigo Writers Festival comes to town

Imagine you've walked into a warm, cosy room. The fire is crackling away in the fire place, the smell of wood smoke subtly fills the room.

The wind outside is bustling, rain is dropping onto the window sill.

You sit down in a red velvet arm chair and take a sip of the hot chocolate in front of you.

Reaching out, you grab the book off the wooden oak table, and begin to float into a world of imagination and endless possibilities.

Welcome to the 2014 Bendigo Writers Festival.

From August 8th until August 11th Bendigo's View st precinct comes alive, as keen writers and readers take their passions and creativity to the streets.

Bendigo welcomes award winning author Raimond Gaita, legendary poet Les Murray, and the majestic Blanche DÁlpuget, and all of the talented presenters who will be gracing BWF2014 with their presence.

Festival goers will be captivated by talented authors and poets as they deliver a series of workshops over three days.

Attending multiple workshops is easy as they are held in short walking distance from one to the other.

Casually strolling form one stunning location to the next, there is time to take in the beautiful surrounds of Bendigo's historical buildings and gardens.

A host of local, and national writing celebrities will take to the stage in what is sure to be a party for the mind and soul.

More information and to find out how to purchase tickets, log onto the festival website http://bwf.agencyhost.com.au/








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