Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers.
Songtimes on Wadawurrung Country is a songbook with a collection of five children’s songs, featuring simple words and phrases of Wadawurrung language, written in collaboration with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and published in October 2022.
Join panellists and project leaders Corrina Eccles, (Traditional Owner, Wadawurrung), Kelly Caldwell (teacher, artist, songwriter) and Ben Shaw (permaculturist, songwriter, musician), with panel chair, local children’s and YA author Sue Lawson, to discuss this ground-breaking project addressing the lost language of Wadawurrung Country.
Featuring a live performance of songs from the book, and opening with a Welcome to Country provided by Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, Corrina Eccles.
* Up to 100 participants | * Suitable for aspiring, emerging and experienced writers AND readers, aged 16+
Don't forget to check out our other Local Word sessions!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |
TAGS: | recommended |