https://www.theaustralianplus.com.au/competitions/apr-may-23-tap-brisbane-writers-festival/

In 2023, Brisbane Writers Festival is spinning a rollicking tale of festive entertainment across five days, four nights and more than 100 events.
 
The plot? Full of twists and turns.

The characters? A diverse cast of writers, readers and thinkers coming together to enjoy a lively line-up of panel discussions, salons, special events and more.

We are delighted to welcome a plethora of special guests including 2022 Booker Prize Winner Shehan Karunatilaka (Sri Lanka), New York Times best-selling author Jenny Odell (USA), journalist and radio and television presenter Stan Grant, activist and advocate Grace Tame, literary legend Witi Ihimaera (New Zealand), all-round legend Bryan Brown, 2022 Booker-nominated author Bora Chung (South Korea), and Australian icon Tim Winton.
Brisbane Writers Festival showcases dynamic and diverse literary talent from across Brisbane, across Australia and across the oceans, inspiring audiences and building relationships through the power of words. From blockbuster bestsellers to literary luminaries and everything in between, BWF 2023 is an unmissable adventure from beginning to end.
 
Event Details
What: 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival
When: 10-14 May 2023
Where: State Library of Queensland - Cultural Precinct, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane QLD 4101
To find out more visit www.bwf.org.au
 
The Australian Plus members who reside in Queensland have the chance to win a 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival VIP Prize Pack including:
 
Two Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) passes which include access to all events from the Regular Program
A double pass to the First Word special event with Lionel Fogarty on Thursday 11 May, 4.00pm
A double pass to the special event Literary Death Match on Thursday 11 May, 8.30pm
A double pass to special event All I Have is A Voice Poetry Showcase with BWF’s international guests Katherena Vermette (Canada) and Kim Min-jeong (South Korea) at 10-11am Sunday 14 May
A double pass to the special event Closing Address with Alexis Wright on 14 May 5.30pm
2023 Writers book pack, 6 books selected from the BWF 2023 Writers library by the BWF team.
 
PLUS there are 5 runner up prizes of a 2023 Brisbane Writers Festival - Festival Friends Membership to be won.
 
Festival Friends receive discounted tickets to all Brisbane Writers Festival 2023 events, invitations to special events, and other great perks.
 

Terms and Conditions:

Entries open 9.00am AEST on 3 April 2023 and close 11.59pm AEST on 23 April 2023. Queensland residents aged 18 years and over only. Limited to one entry per eligible The Australian Plus member. Winners drawn 4.00pm AEST on 24 April 2023 at Nationwide News Pty Ltd, 2 Holt Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Winners’ names to be published within 7 days after the draw date on the The Australian Plus website. There is 1 x major prize consisting of a Brisbane Writers Festival VIP Prize Pack to be won. There are 5 x runner up prizes consisting of Festival Friends Memberships to be won. Total prize pool valued at $1,365. Winners are drawn from entrants who are eligible The Australian Plus members. Tickets terms and conditions apply. Tickets not redeemable for cash and not transferable. Venue entry terms and conditions apply. If the event is cancelled due to government restrictions and or due to COVID-19, there will be no substitute tickets or prizes awarded. Attending the event is at your own discretion in relation to COVID-19. Full terms and conditions apply