14-30 May 2021
rethink
The Queenscliffe Literary Festival is a celebration of Australian writers, books and ideas featuring some of our finest authors and thinkers in a program of events designed to stimulate thought and discussion.
Our theme for 2021 is Rethink. With every aspect of our lives affected by the tumultuous events of 2020, let’s take time to dwell on what we have learned and how we can do better.
Begun in 2015 the festival is run by a voluntary committee of management as a not-for-profit incorporated association. All participants in the program are paid fees based on the Australian Society of Authors recommended rates.
Featured Events
Saturday 29 May
A Journey of Love, Snow, Fire and an Enchanted Beer Can
Award-winning science reporter Jonica Newby (Beyond Climate Grief) explores the emotional turmoil brought on by climate change in her often funny and deeply moving personal story.
Jonica Newby in conversation with Josie Horne
POSTPONED
Saturday 29 May
Alex Miller’s Max: A Conversation with History
Max is Alex Miller’s widely acclaimed tribute to friend and Jewish Nazi-Resistance figure Max Blatt.
Alex Miller in conversation with Tom Griffiths
POSTPONED
Sunday 30 May
Love, Trust and Control
Alice Pung, Gina Wilkinson Chair: Maria Takolander
POSTPONED
Venues
- Basil’s Farm
43-53 Nye Road
Swan Bay - The Breeze
55 Saltbush Circuit
Point Lonsdale - Point Lonsdale
Primary School Hall
22 Bowen Road
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff Town Hall
50 Learmonth Street
Queenscliff
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For the safety of our audience, presenters and volunteers, the QLF adheres to Victorian Government COVIDSafe guidelines. Please check our website or subscribe to our newsletter for related updates. We will refund the ticket price for any COVID-19 related cancellation by QLF or if you must cancel for COVID-19 related reasons.
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