Whitsundays Writers Festival Celebrates Poetry
In the heart of the Whitsundays, where poets’ dreams take flight,
The Writers Festival calls, under the starry night.
Announcing the Heart Awards, where poetry reigns supreme,
Submit your verses by May’s end, fulfill your poet’s dream.
A prize awaits the chosen one, a treasure rich and grand,
For words that dance like fireflies, across the golden sand.
But wait, there’s more! A special night, a poetry soiree,
Where open mics and whispered rhymes, steal the show away.
Come one, come all, to share your heart, your soul, your verse,
In the embrace of kindred spirits, let your words disperse.
For in the Whitsundays’ gentle breeze, where dreams take to the air,
The poets gather, hand in hand, a symphony of flair.
So mark your calendars, dear friends, and heed the poet’s call,
To the Whitsundays Writers Festival, where inspiration thralls.
Submit your poems, join the fray, let your spirit free,
For in the heart of poetry, lies the essence of eternity.
Airlie Beach QLD 20 May 2024 – The Whitsundays Writers Festival is thrilled to announce its inaugural Heart Awards Poetry Prize, honouring the beating heart of poetry within our literary community. With a closing date of May 31st, poets are invited to submit their verses for a chance to win the prestigious Heart Award Poetry Prize, along with a generous financial award.
Poetry enthusiasts at the Festival can also showcase their lyrical prowess at a special ‘karaoke style’ event on Friday 6 September where attendees can step up to the mic and share their verses in an intimate and supportive atmosphere.
Poetry is one of the most accessible forms of expression in the arts and we encourage seasoned poets through to budding wordsmiths to join in this celebration of verse and voice.
“We are delighted to provide a platform for poets to share their work and connect with fellow lovers of language,” says Festival President, Karen Jacobsen. “The Heart Awards’ Poetry Prize and our Friday poetry event embody the spirit of creativity and community that defines the Whitsundays Writers Festival.”
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant literary event! Submit your poetry for the Heart Awards by May 31st and mark your calendars for the special poetry event to be held from 5:30pm Friday 6 September during the Whitsundays Writers Festival.
Also closing on Friday 31 May are submissions for the Heart Awards’ Short Story (adult and under 18 divisions) and Early Bird Festival tickets.