FAQ + KEY INFO
ON THE DAY
TRANSPORT - The Newstead Arts Hub is not in the centre of town and will require private transport. We’re working on a festival bus for next year.
PARKING - When you arrive please enter via Simpson Street (before Tivey St) and park in the areas indicated. Please avoid parking in front of the Arts Hub along Tivey street, except for accessible parking. See map for more info.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9.30am and the action starts at 10am with our Welcome, and Joy of Writing panel with John Marsden, Cate Kennedy, Lucinda Gifford and Carmel Bird. Arrive early to allow time to park and check in so you don’t miss a thing.
BUY YOUR OFFICIAL T-SHIRTS + TOTES to carry your bookish goods are now available to purchase, and will be on the day!
WRITERS NOTEBOOKS - All attendees who attend a prebooked workshop will receive a free GIFT! Keep an eye out for our Writer’s Notebook with cover art by winning young illustrator Wren Culvenor from Newstead PS - sponsored by our Festival Book Shop Squishy Minnie. Congratulations Wren! We look forward to seeing you and your art on the weekend!
TICKET RETURNS
CANT COME? PLEASE RETURN YOUR TIX … If you have changed your mind or cant make it to a workshop this weekend, please cancel your ticket/s to return it to the ticket pool. We have over 40 people on the waitlist ready to jump in, so pass it on! A few attendees are booked 4 or more sessions - please check to make sure your schedule is actually doable without a time machine, and return them if not.
HOW TO CANCEL Please refund your tickets from your Humanitix ticket link in your email and modify your booking.
PROGRAM CHANGES - Any updates will automatically on your digital ticket - just check it on festival morning to confirm or when you arrive at registration. Note the Zine workshop will now be run by Maya Carroll Tischler who has kindly agreed to step in for Catie Payne.
HELP US
SUPERVISION - All children must be accompanied by an adult, especially those under 15. Adults are welcome to come and enjoy the festival. It’s free, and there will be food, coffee, panels, exhibition, stalls, music, activities and places to relax. Bring a book and enjoy the festival vibes :) You’re welcome to bring a picnic too. Note: Strictly no alcohol on site.
RUBBISH please take home your rubbish from the festival site. There will be some bins available but please help us lower the costs and extra work for our volunteers by helping us to keep the site tidy.