Adelaide Writers' Week

03/05/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿!

Ahead of her first week at Adelaide Festival, we sat down with Rosemarie Milsom for some insights into her vision for the program and of course, what's currently on her reading list!

Read the full Q&A → https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/news/2026/eleven-questions-w-rosemarie-milsom

Photo | Edwina Richards

30/04/2026

We were deeply saddened to learn last week of the passing of internationally acclaimed Australian author, poet, essayist and librettist, David Malouf AO, aged 92. David wrote across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, libretti and plays, and his contribution to Australian literature is immeasurable. David was a passionate supporter of the arts and of Adelaide Writers’ Week and served on the AWW Advisory Committee for many years. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Read more about David’s contributions to Australian letters here:

Erudite and urbane, David Malouf — perhaps most famous for his portrait of mid-century Brisbane in his 1975 novel Johnno — will be fondly remembered for his immeasurable contribution to Australian letters.

23/04/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Adelaide Writers’ Week has a new Director! Please join us in welcoming Rosemarie Milsom, a respected leader in Australian literary culture and the long-serving founding director of one of the country’s leading literary events, Newcastle Writers Festival.

Alongside her festival leadership, Rosemarie is a former journalist and broadcaster, serves on key literary and cultural boards, and was Panel Chair for the Walkley Book Award in 2023 and 2024.

Rosemarie will commence the role in mid‑May. Adelaide Writers’ Week returns from 27 February to 4 March 2027, look out for the first program announcements from October.

Welcome, Rosemarie!

Image Credit: Chris Patterson