Write Around the Murray

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Write Around the Murray is a literary-based festival in Albury that brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a friendly and accessible forum. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

  1. 11/26/2024

    Retelling the Past: WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of a panel talk about historical fiction with authors Julie Janson (Compassion), Katrina Kell (Chloe) and Emily Gale (Outlaw Girls) that occurred as part of Write Around the Murray on Sunday 15 September 2024. Moderated by Nova Weetman, the three writers talked about their experiences working between historical truth and fiction. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga and author Aimee Chan is the Festival Director. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠writearoundthemurray.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    1h 11m

  2. 11/26/2024

    Repainting the Past: WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of a panel talk with author Katrina Kell and sculptor and visual artist Andrew Whitehead. Moderated by curator Sophie Gerhard from the National Gallery of Victoria, the two creatives discussed how the artworks Chloe by Jules Lefebvre (currently house at Young and Jacksons pub in Melbourne) and Shearing the Rams by Tom Roberts influenced their storytelling. The discussion occurred on Saturday 14 September 2024 was part of Write Around the Murray. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga and author Aimee Chan is the Festival Director. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠writearoundthemurray.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    1h 19m

  3. 11/19/2024

    Kate Grenville at Big Book Club - Book of the Festival, WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of an in conversation between award-winning, best-selling author Kate Grenville and The Age and Sydney Morning Herald book editor, Jason Steger. The discussion was part of Write Around the Murray 2024. Kate discusses her latest novel, Restless Dolly Maunder, which was shortlisted for The Women's Prize (UK), The Prime Minister's Award for Fiction (Australia), the Colin Roderick Award, the Daily Mail Novel of the Year (UK) and Globe and Mail Best Books of 2023 (Canada). The Big Book Club with Kate Grenville occurred at the Albury LibraryMuseum on Sunday 15 September 2024. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga and author Aimee Chan is the Festival Director. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit ⁠⁠⁠writearoundthemurray.org.au⁠⁠⁠.

    1h 12m

  4. 11/19/2024

    Whose Story Is It? WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of author panel talk Whose Story Is It? which was part of Write Around the Murray 2024. The panel featured writers Siang Lu, Shirley Le and Julie Janson talking about cultural appropriation and the tricky ethnics of who gets to tell which stories. The panel was moderated by Write Around the Murray Festival Director and author, Aimee Chan. Whose Story Is It? occurred at the Albury LibraryMuseum on Friday 13 September 2024. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit ⁠⁠writearoundthemurray.org.au⁠⁠.

    1h 10m

  5. 11/19/2024

    Just For Laughs: WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of panel talk Just For Laughs which was part of Write Around the Murray 2024. The panel featured comedians Eden Porter, Alyce Fisher and Daniel Phillips talking about the specific craft of writing comedy for live performance. Between them, the three have staged their shows at Melbourne Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe and at open mic nights all around the Victorian/NSW Border region. Just For Laughs occurred at the Albury LibraryMuseum on Thursday 12 September 2024 and was moderated by award-winning author Siang Lu. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga and author Aimee Chan is the Festival Director. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit ⁠writearoundthemurray.org.au⁠.

    1h 10m

  6. 11/19/2024

    Retelling the Stories of Star Wars & Dr Who: WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of panel talk Retelling the Stories of Star Wars and Dr Who which was part of Write Around the Murray 2024. The panel featured authors Chris Kennett and George Ivanoff talking to pop culture guru Eden Porter about their experiences working in the world of international IP for franchises such as Star Wars, Dr Who and The X Files. Retelling the Stories of Star Wars and Dr Who occurred at the Albury LibraryMuseum on Wednesday 11 September 2024. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga and author Aimee Chan is the Festival Director. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit writearoundthemurray.org.au.

    1h 5m

  7. 11/19/2024

    The Story of the Shearer, WAM 2024

    This is an audio recording of panel talk The Story of the Shearer which was part of Write Around the Murray 2024. The panel featured award-winning author Kate Grenville, curator Sophie Gerhard from the National Gallery of Victoria and sculptor and visual artist Andrew Whitehead, talking about the iconic Australian painting Shearing the Rams. The panel discussed the importance of the Tom Roberts painting and what it says about our ideas of regional Australia. The Story of the Shearer occurred at the Albury LibraryMuseum on Sunday 15 September 2024 and was moderated by Annie Brown from ABC Goulburn Murray. Write Around the Murray is a 5 day literary festival held in Albury every September. The festival welcomes 5,000+ attendees across venues in Albury and Wodonga and author Aimee Chan is the Festival Director. To find out more about Write Around the Murray visit writearoundthemurray.org.au.

    1h 11m

  8. 10/31/2023

    My Calling: Racheal Oak Butler & We Come With This Place: Debra Dank & Michelle Evans

    Begins with a performance of Racheal Oak Butler's moving monologue, My Calling, followed by Debra Dank delving into her multi-award-winning memoir, We Come With This Place, with host Michelle Evans.

    1h 6m
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Write Around the Murray is a literary-based festival in Albury that brings together some of Australia’s best authors and storytellers in a friendly and accessible forum. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

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  • Creator
    Write Around the Murray
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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