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URL:https://www.whitsundayswriters.com/events/2026-tickets/
SUMMARY:2026 Whitsundays Writers Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets &amp\; Programme\nJoin us for a full day of stories\, c
 onversation\, and community at the 2026 Whitsundays Writers Festival.\n\n\
 n\nSession 1\n11:00am–12:00pm\nWelcome Address\nFestival President Richa
 rd Evans opens the festival.\n\nPanel: Is There a Book in You?\nDiscover w
 hat it really takes to move from idea to published book. Panelists A. L. T
 ippett\, Greg Bourke\, and Rachael Smith share insights\, inspiration\, an
 d practical advice for turning a story into reality.\n\n\n\nSession 2\n12:
 45pm–1:45pm\nWhitsundays Literary Heart Awards Ceremony\nAnnouncement of
  winners and runners-up for the Short Story (Open Age &amp\; Under 18) and
  Poetry Prize\, including interviews and live readings of selected works.\
 n\nFrom the Heart Keynote Address\nDelivered by internationally recognised
 \, multi-award-winning romance author Rachel Armstrong.\n\n\n\nSession 3\n
 2:00pm–3:00pm\nPanel: Where Do You Get Your Story Ideas From?\nWriters K
 rissy Regan\, Gary Wood\, and Veronica Lando explore the unexpected\, ever
 yday\, and extraordinary places inspiration is found.\n\n\n\nStories by th
 e Sea\n3:00pm–4:30pm (Free Community Event)\nA relaxed\, community-focus
 ed celebration of reading\, writing\, and connection. Meet regional author
 s\, browse\, buy\, and swap books\, and enjoy informal readings\, live mus
 ic\, and meet local writing groups and book clubs.\n\nRefuel with a gold c
 oin BBQ\, along with tea\, coffee\, and a cash bar with refreshments\, bef
 ore settling in for a relaxed festival close featuring a preview of the 20
 27 programme and prize giveaways.\n\n\n\nTickets &amp\; Pricing\nFull Day 
 Tickets\nIncludes access to all festival sessions\, two drink vouchers\, a
  gourmet lunch box\, and refreshments. Lunch options will be confirmed wit
 h ticket holders closer to the event.\n\nSTANDARD Early Bird: $49 (until 3
 0 June 2026)\nSTANDARD: $59 (from 1 July 2026)\nCONCESSION (seniors\, conc
 ession card holders\, and students): $39\nCHILDREN UNDER 12: Free (must be
  accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket)\nSession Only Tickets
 \n$10 per session\nChoose any session\, bring your own lunch\, and enjoy t
 he festival your way.\n\nWhether you’re joining us for the full day or a
  single session\, we look forward to welcoming you to the festival.\n\nTic
 ket prices include GST.\n\nPlease review our ticket terms and conditions b
 efore confirming your registration.
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