The Cairns Tropical Writers Festival started as an initiative of Tropical Writers Inc. Launched in 2008, the festival offers isolated communities the opportunity to participate in a writer’s festival they would otherwise be unable to attend, providing inspiration and nurturing their creative aspirations and goals. For national and international visitors, it is a cultural experience that allows them to touch the inspirational heart of the region in an environment of immense natural beauty.
Now governed by its own independent organisation, the Cairns Tropical Writers Festival aims to create a vibrant and stimulating event in our beautiful tropics, bringing together regional, state and national writers, readers and thinkers, showcasing the distinct voice of our region across writing genres and engaging a wide audience of all age, cultural, nationality and socio-economic groups.
The festival draws a large public audience over the festival period. The event is widely promoted through national network, print and social media, radio and advertising, online blogs, website links and word of mouth. Over the next few years, the aim is to attract new audience, visitors from interstate and an increasing number of international visitors.
The last festival took place on 8-10 March 2024 at the Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns, delivering another great event, full of engaging speakers and useful information. To remain up to date with the festival’s activities, its program and presenters, please visit the festival’s website at www.ctwf.com.au and stay in touch through the festival’s social media. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact the festival’s organisers through the festival’s website.
To subscribe to the festival’s mailing list to receive updates and news in relation to future Cairns Tropical Writers Festivals and the festival’s fringe activities leading to the main event, www.ctwf.com.au and follow the prompts.
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