welcome to whitsunday voices youth literature festival

Held in Mackay Queensland in July each year, Whitsunday Voices provides a unique literary and cultural experience for students and residents in the Mackay and surrounding regions. Boasting an impressive line-up of Australia’s leading authors, Whitsunday Voices is the largest festival north of the Sunshine Coast with an unprecedented attendance of over 5000 people.

In 2013, Whitsunday Voices is celebrating its 10th Anniversary!

Wednesday 17 July - Saturday 20 July 2013

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Check out the amazing presenters that will join the 2013 festival here.

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