Poets, Musicians, Writers and Photographers Create a Vibrant  Going West Books And Writers Festival 2008

Leading contemporary New Zealand writers, an award-winning theatre production, a book market, poetry slam and free family day are all a part of Going West Books and Writers Festival 2008.

The annual festival features five main events – the theatre season of Strange Resting Places at Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre from 26 to 30 August, the Book Market and Poetry Slam which both take place at the Titirangi War Memorial Hall on September 13, the Literary Weekend ‘The Word Around Us’ from 19-21 September and Storyfest on Saturday 27 September.

Now in its thirteenth year, Going West Books and Writers Festival has become a major event on the Waitakere calendar, offering plenty of opportunities for people of all ages to engage, be entertained and challenged, and immerse themselves in a festival which celebrates not only the literary world, but West Auckland’s wonderful hospitality!

The festival begins with the theatre season and is quickly followed by the Book Market where hidden treasures can always be found (and there are experts on site for on-the-spot valuations). After spending the morning browsing through books, take part in the Poetry Slam … as a poet or a voting member of the audience.

The major event of Going West Books and Writers Festival is the Literary Weekend – a weekend which has become known for its exciting mix of New Zealand and Pacific writers, thinkers and performers.

Themed ‘The Word Around Us’, programme director Murray Gray has once again brought together an entertaining and challenging line-up – stay for the entire weekend or dip into sessions which appeal.

The programme for Going West Books and Writers Festival 2008 is out now – for more information visit www.goingwest.co.nz

To arrange interviews or for more information, please contact: 
Sally Woodfield | Publicist – Going West Books & Writers Festival 2008 | M: 021 868 020 | E: swpr@ihug.co.nz