An exciting cultural fusion literary event!

Since its foundation in 2004, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (UWRF) has evolved into Indonesia’s leading platform for showcasing its writers, artists and diverse Indigenous cultures. Under the direction of Janet DeNeefe, UWRF has also grown into one of the world’s most celebrated literary events – an annual pilgrimage for lovers of literature and conversation.

Writing WA’s relationship with Janet DeNeefe and UWRF now spans more than a decade. During this period Writing WA has sponsored more than 30 WA writers and illustrators to travel to Bali to participate in this prestigious festival.

More recently Writing WA joined hands with our friends at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival to bring an authentic experience of the Festival to Perth. In an exclusive partnership between our two organisations, the inaugural Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Perth was presented October 2021.

We are delighted to be supporting the festival again for its 2022 return.  Join us at The Rechabite Hall in Northbridge for three days of literature, food, film and great conversations.

Some of the fantastic events on offer include:

• All in a Flash with Laura Keenan, Mabel Gibson, Paul J. Laverty, Meg Anderson and Amy Budrikis.
• Whitewashing with Siang Lu and Dr Chris Lin
• The Writing Life with Emily Brugman, Jennifer Down, and Gillian O’Shaughnessy
• Writing About Trauma with Tim Baker, Jane Castle, Michelle Johnston, and  Dawn Barker.
• Pulling No Punches with Michael Burrows, Holden Sheppard, and Jennifer Down, moderated by Christine Layton.
• Beacon of Hope: The Human Experience of Conflict with Max Rosochinsky, Oksana Maksymchuk, Hassan Al Nawwab and Natalie D-Napoleon
• & HEAPS more!

We hope to see you there!

Click here to view the full program and purchase tickets.