SENIORS FESTIVAL 2026

Coastal Capers

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Friday 20 March, 10:00am – 11:00am
Brentwood Village Auditorium, Kincumber

Free Event

For this year’s Seniors Festival, Words on the Waves – Central Coast Reads and Brentwood Village, Kincumber are partnering to present two much-loved authors whose latest novels are set on the beautiful Central Coast.

James O’Loghlin is a criminal lawyer, comedian, and television and radio host. His latest novel, Liars, centres on a murder in a small coastal town, one that will feel very familiar to local readers.

Sophie Green is an author and publisher. Her seventh novel, Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon, is an uplifting and heart-warming story set in our very own Terrigal.

The 2026 Seniors Festival theme is “Live life in colour!” and this event celebrates creativity, coastal romance, and quirky crime. Attendees are invited to meet new people, enjoy lively discussion, and be entertained by two wonderful speakers.

A complimentary morning tea, provided by Keyton/Brentwood Village, will follow the discussion, giving attendees time to relax, chat, and connect.  Our friends from Book Face at Erina will be onsite to sell copies of the authors’ books.

Program

10:00am – 11:00am

Two-author panel discussion with moderator

Sophie Green & James O’Loghlin

James O’Loghlin is a criminal lawyer, comedian, and television and radio host. His latest novel, Liars, centres on a murder in a small coastal town, one that will feel very familiar to local readers.

Sophie Green is an author and publisher. Her seventh novel, Lessons in Love at the Seaside Salon, is an uplifting and heart-warming story set in our very own Terrigal.

11:00am – 11:30am

Morning Tea

A complimentary morning tea will be provided by Keyton/Brentwood Village.

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Speakers

James O’Loghlin

James O’Loghlin is a comedian, TV and radio host, and author of thirteen books. After realising corporate law wasn’t for him, he became a criminal lawyer and a comedian. He is currently presenting ABC Afternoons across NSW and co hosts the mental health podcast Minding your Mind. His novel Criminals, was published in 2022, followed by Liars (2024). He has two books out in 2026, The Missing Piece (June, 2026) and The Writer’s Room (October, 2026)

Sophie Green

Sophie Green is an author and publisher who lives in Sydney. In her spare time, she writes about country music on her website, Sunburnt Country Music. Sophie’s novels are internationally published, and each has been an Australian Top Ten bestseller. The Frock Shop is her eighth novel.

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Moderator

Benny Agius

Benny Agius has been in the book business for over 40 years, and is currently Sales Director at New Holland Publishers. Over the years she has worked on many bestsellers including The Tattooist of Auschwitz and  The Happiness Trap, and has worked with many international publishers taking Australian authors to a wider audience. She is the Co Founder of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival.

Event Partners

Keyton Retirement Villages

Keyton is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages in Australia that is shaped around delivering the best possible retirement living experience for current and future residents, as well as their passionate staff. With over 65 villages across Australia, 15,000+ residents and 800+ passionate staff, they are leading the way with heart, for a new age of wellbeing, connection and choice for all independent seniors.

Brentwood Village, Kincumber

Set on almost 60 acres of coastal hinterland, Brentwood Village on the Central Coast is a peaceful sanctuary with picturesque beachside towns just minutes away. Quality refurbished homes for sale are a standout feature, offering modern comfort and style in a serene setting.