The Burdekin Readers and Writers Festival (BRWF) has been reignited after a big turnout for their do-or-die meeting last Wednesday morning at the Burdekin Theatre. In what shaped as an historic, potentially festival ending assembly, 18 people showed up and threw their support behind keeping the once popular festival alive.
After the festival was cancelled in 2020 because of covid, the BRWF never quite got back the momentum they had carried from the previous three well-run and attended festivals. However, after Wednesdays significant meeting, the Burdekin Readers and Writers Festival is alive once more!
In an impassioned opening address, BRWF co-founder, Mickey McKellar was adamant that the meeting would be the last for the organisation that had risen back in 2015 with nothing more than $320 to their name. But like a great novel, in a surprise twist, new members stood up to resurrect BRWF.
“It is most gratifying to have that sort of support. The meeting was not negative; in fact, the positivity was overwhelming,” BRWF founding member, Mickey McKellar said.
“For myself, I was walking on air after the meeting. I am so grateful to think that not only will the Literary Festivals and Events continue, but the prospect of a very energetic and enthusiastic committee appearing on the horizon is nothing short of amazing,” she said.
Several attendees raised their hands to step up when it was proposed a new committee be formed to allow the current board to step back and take a more hands-off role so they can enjoy retirement and grandchildren.
It shapes as an exciting transition, with younger, and enthusiastic new blood eager to pick up the baton and the incredible legacy left by BRWF, while bringing some fresh ideas.
“This will guarantee that BRWF will emerge once again as an essential item on the Burdekin Arts & Cultural Community Associations,” Mickey beamed with delight.
BRWF board and committee members, and its newcomers, are all smiles after a monumental decision was reached to save the Burdekin Readers & Writers Festival. Photo credit: Mark T. Rasmussen
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