For decades, Adelaide Writers’ Week has been a vital part of Australia’s cultural landscape, bringing together readers, writers, editors, publishers and thinkers to exchange ideas and engage with literature. Its long-standing role in supporting literary dialogue and professional practice has made it an important fixture for both the industry and the wider public.
IPEd represents professional editors across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, many of whom contribute to literary festivals and events through their work with authors, publishers and cultural organisations. We recognise the significant effort involved in delivering events of this scale and extend our support to all those affected by the cancellation, including authors, event workers, publishers, booksellers and audiences.
Literary festivals play an essential role in sustaining a healthy literary ecosystem. They create shared spaces for conversation, learning and discovery, and they support the professional lives of those who work across the writing and publishing sectors. The absence of such events is felt well beyond the festival itself.
IPEd remains committed to advocating for a strong, sustainable literary culture and for the professionals who support it. We value initiatives that bring people together around reading, writing and ideas, and we recognise the importance of maintaining the cultural infrastructure that makes this possible.