Sponsorship enquiries open for the First Nations Writers Festival
The First Nations Writers Festival is returning for 2025, and sponsorship opportunities are now available.
The announcement:
The First Nations Writers Festival (FNWF) returns for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, continuing its mission to celebrate the voices, cultures and traditions of First Nations communities through literature, art and storytelling. The festival has become a pivotal platform for Indigenous narratives, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and preserving the rich traditions of First Nations storytelling.
The FNWF is a not-for-profit initiative that captures the rich cultures, intellect and story heritage of First Nations people from the Greater Pacific and beyond, highlighting Indigenous contributions globally and across Australia – including in sports, farming and mining industries, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and as carers for children and the elderly.
The event will take place on 30-31 May 2025 in Townsville, bringing together artists both locally and internationally. It offers a meaningful opportunity for sponsors and partners to join in and preserve the cultural advocacy of Indigenous storytelling. By supporting the initiative, partners can:
- Commit to social impact: Indigenous stories will continue to be celebrated, championing diversity and inclusion.
- Increase reach: Utilise a potential monthly reach of over 500,000 on FNWF’s socials, and reach a live audience of over 250.
- Cement their legacy: Acquire naming rights for prestigious awards, such as the ‘Story Ambassador’ or ‘Living Treasure.’
- Support the next generation of First Nations storytellers: Make literary resources accessible to emerging writers, enabling FNWF to publish more completed manuscripts.
“The festival’s broader mission goes beyond the event. It is a stage for Indigenous narratives to be shared and preserved for the next generations,” shares Anna Borzi AM, chair and director of the FNWF.
This year’s festival will again be hosted by internationally recognised Disney choreographer and award-winning performer Peter Rockford Espiritu. Previous award winners are also expected to grace the event with their presence, including John W Kuri (2023 Book Award), Marlene dee Gray Potoura (2024 Book Award), Richard Napam (2024 Book Award) and many more.
Expect a range of exciting activities designed to honour Indigenous literature, oral and artistic traditions. The Supper Club is planned on the first day where networking opportunities are limitless. The main events will feature the launch of eight new books, nine award-winning authors and the much awaited announcement of awards.
Together with Anna, this year’s event is made possible by the Rydges Sydney Airport and the Rydges Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
For sponsorship enquiries please visit firstnationswritersfestival.org/contact/.
Source: Inside Out PR
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Hi,
I’m Jennifer Kuman, a 14 year female student doing grade 11 at Goroka Demo station Secondary School in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
I’m an interested in writing. I’ve started few pages of novels and I am continuing to write. I wish to enquire more about your organisation and the planned occasion.
How can I participate?
Regards
Jennifer
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