William McInnes confirmed for Queensland Day celebrations

Celebrated author and award-winning actor William McInnes will take the stage at Behind Queensland’s Words, Noosa’s 2017 Writer’s Festival and Queensland Day celebration on June 10.

Conservationist Bob Irwin and Black Mountain songstress Jeunae Rogers will join McInnes for the event, which brings to a close a free, five-day celebration of Queensland.

McInnes’s insights on Australian life have earned him a reputation as one of the nation’s most popular writers.

Audiences can look forward to the Redcliffe-raised writer’s trademark humour and witty anecdotes, which have made his books such a success.

“Not only is McInnes a household name for his film and TV career – he’s won two Logies and an AFI Award – but his literary works, too, have a huge following,” says Noosa Library Service Programs Officer Liz Bleechmore. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to Noosa.”

“Bob Irwin is also sure to delight. A passionate conservationist, he’ll introduce the audience to some special guests of the reptile variety as he chats about his book,” she said. 

“Whether you’re an adult interested in conservation, a child with a love of animals or a teenager who grew up watching Steve Irwin, his father, Bob, is a must-see,” Ms Bleechmore said.

Black Mountain musician Jeunae Rogers will entertain with her mellow mix of soul, jazz and folk music, inspired by the local area.

“The Pop-up Book Shop will be another highlight – it’s a place where authors will meet and chat with the public and network with other authors. Zane Hacker, Shelley Davidow, Emily Larkin, Andrew King and Ian Mansfield are among the local authors confirmed.

“All events are free, and, like last year’s event, Behind Queensland’s Words 2017 presents a fantastic opportunity to hear from some accomplished national writers and meet talented local wordsmiths as well,” Ms Bleechmore said.

Behind Queensland’s Words: A Celebration of Queensland Day is part of the Queensland Government’s Queensland Day celebrations 2‒10 June 2017

For more information, visit the Noosa LIbrary Service website or phone (07) 5329 655.

21 April 2017