Future Forward at Geraldton’s Big Sky Festival 2026

Geraldton’s annual readers and writers festival returns on 23–25 October. Fremantle Press authors Bernice Barry (The Names of a Hare) and Philippa Nikulinsky and Angela Nikulinsky (Philippa Nikulinsky: For the Seeker Who Walks) will be appearing, as well as Holden Sheppard and Caitlin Maling chatting about their latest books.

Bernice will be appearing in Rebellious and Wise Women alongside Tess Woods and Kylie Howarth on Saturday 24 October, discussing how they bring forgotten or oppressed women’s voices to light.

Philippa Nikulinsky and Angela Nikulinsky will be discussing their collaboration on Saturday 24 October, inviting you to discover Philippa’s most significant works and the stories behind them.

View the full program and book tickets here: https://library.cgg.wa.gov.au/events/big-sky-readers-and-writers-festival.aspx