Melbourne Writers' Festival

When? 27 August to September 5, 2010

Where? Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC

What's it all about then? A festival featuring around 300 of the best writers from Australia and around the world, discussing everything from passion to politics, Harry Potter to history, short stories to sex, in a program of 270 interviews, panel discussions and other events at Federation Square. Also features a Schools' Program, workshop and masterclass program, a series of 10 high profile non-fiction lectures and a Keynote Address at the Melbourne Town Hall.

Each new festival breaks previous box office records with audience numbers 40,000+, as well as seeing a marked increase in the younger demographic of 24 - 35 years. This is now the predominant age group with the 36 - 55 age group the second most numerous.

Who appearing? It's huge. Check out official site for program

How much are tickets? Some Free events. Others TBA

Festival Website: Melbourne Writers' Festival

Previous festivals: Paul Keating, John Pilger, David Sedaris, Maude Barlow, Orlando Figes, Don Watson, Germaine Greer, Josh Earl, David Rakoff, Judith Lucy, Rachel Cohn, Helen Garner, Nam Le, David Malouf, Nick Davies, Michelle de Krester, Matthew Condon, Waleed Aly, Joan London, Andrew Davies, Danny Katz, Mirelle Juchau, Robert Dessaix, Susan Johnson and Salman Rushdie who appeared on a live link with the Edinburgh Festival.