Words on the Waves announces 2026 dates, and success in NSW government 2-year funding
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is elated to announce its success in the inaugural Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) two-year funding round. It was one of 62 arts organisations receiving a share of $15.4 million investment, supported by the NSW Government. Regional organisations – such as the Central Coast’s first and only writers festival, Words on the Waves – make up half the successful organisations.
Regional arts… are the big winners from this cultural funding boost.” – Minister for the Arts John Graham
This very welcome investment will enable Words on the Waves to support and showcase the work of more Australian and particularly NSW authors, from emerging to established. The festival will be able to deliver more events and programming to enrich the cultural landscape of the Central Coast, year-round, and renew its commitment to inspiring the next generation through our Children’s and Youth Program, Ripples.
Critically for an arts not-for-profit, this funding will reduce the organisation’s reliance on volunteer staffing, increasing its sustainability and longevity. And, Words on the Waves looks forward to also creating more meaningful impact from community partnerships, with a special focus on First Nations partners.
To say we are elated and deeply honoured by this news is an understatement. We hope that our community also feel that this is an acknowledgement of their part in building up a thriving literary culture here on the Central Coast.” – Festival Director, Angela Bennetts
Words on the Waves is also pleased to reveal its 2026 dates as May 27 – 31, when it will celebrate its sixth annual literary event on the scenic Central Coast.
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