On Writing Lyrics
Nardi Simpson (Song of the Crocodile) is a Yuwaalaraay singer, songwriter and novelist. Her storytelling slides across forms and expressions. She joins Jen Cloher (I... Read More
The People’s Choice
Part open-mic, part slam poetry—The People’s Choice is a chance to get involved with Willy Lit Fest. Writers are invited to perform their poetry or... Read More
First Nations Astronomy at the Planetarium
Travel ancient Songlines with Krystal De Napoli (First Knowledges: Astronomy) and Duane Hamacher (First Astronomers) at the home of modern astronomy. Discover the connections between... Read More
Swimming Salon
Dip your toes into new prose as four writers read on the theme of swimming. Katherine Brabon (The Body Friend), Lian Low (Adult Swimmer), Nova... Read More
Ada Cambridge Awards Ceremony
Join us for the announcement of the prize-winners of the Ada Cambridge Poetry, Biographical Prose, the Young Adas, and the Jennifer Burbidge Short Story Award.... Read More
Moon Sailors and the Constellation Whale
Born of the intersection of science and whimsy, Moon Sailors is an enchanting, free-roaming puppet performance that brings the ocean’s eco system to life. Inspired... Read More
For Kids: Learn to Draw Mr Chicken
Mr Chicken has arriva’d in Roma, been to London, he’s even landed on Mars. Now he comes to Williamstown for a drawing workshop with children’s... Read More
Ghost Stories at Altona Homestead
Call upon the ghost of Sarah Langhorne, who has haunted the Altona Homestead for a century. Join Rijn Collins (Fed to Red Birds), Graeme Reilly... Read More
Stereo Stories
Celebrate ten years of music and memoir with long-time festival favourites, our very own Stereo Stories. Under the direction of Vin Maskell, the ever-versatile Stereo Stories... Read More