Festival Of Stories

The Storyteller’s Sundowner
Opening Night Welcome & Launch

An evening bringing artists, visitors and community together to officially open the Festival of Stories.

Riverside Reflections

Nature walks accompanied by live music and poetry. Morning yoga beneath the River Red Gums. Time to pause, reflect and breathe.

Small-group sessions led by experienced creatives and media professionals.
Practical, inspiring and welcoming — whether you’re curious, just starting out, or simply interested in how stories are made.

On Air: Working in Radio & Television Go behind the scenes of broadcast media and learn how stories reach audiences across airwaves and screens.

Page to Stage: The Collaborative Process
Discover how stories move from script to performance — and the teamwork that brings them to life.

In Print: Creative Writing & Publishing
From first draft to finished book — insights into writing, editing and getting published.

On Song: Stories in Music & Lyrics
Explore how songwriters turn life into lyrics and melodies that stay with us.

Listening on Yorta Yorta Country
A cultural sharing session led by Yorta Yorta voices, honouring story, knowledge and connection to Country.

Stories Under The Vines

Gather your friends for a long-table celebration of books and ideas.
A visiting author in conversation, followed by a relaxed pop-up book club over shared food and wine.

The Power of Performance

An evening exploring storytelling through stage, screen and song.

Wharfside Wisdom — Stories from the Land

A riverside morning tea celebrating regional life, food and community.Hear from producers, growers, writers and locals who shape the rhythms of country living.