‘Weaving Stories Together’ - Sydney International Storytelling Conference June 6-8, 2025
Australian Storytellers are once again looking forward to welcoming storytellers from around the world to join in with the celebration, education, networking, and playfulness that takes place at the 'Weaving Stories Together - Sydney International Storytelling Conference' June 6-8, 2025. The theme for this year is ‘Vibrant Voices. Storytelling Across Generations and Cultures’
Our conference highlights the power of oral storytelling, fosters cultural exchange, and showcases the practical application of storytelling across diverse settings. We strive to provide a balanced mix of performance opportunities and educational workshops that facilitate skills development.
We have previously welcomed people from countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
With different languages and cultures, presenters and participants come together to share ideas, skills, customs and traditions to explore and be entertained by the art of Oral Storytelling.
Do come and join us and be a part of the vibrant storytelling community at the 2025 Conference.
As a gesture of welcome, we offer a special discount for attendees travelling from overseas.
Conference Convenors - Christine Carlton and Leanne Logan Conference Email storynsw@gmail.com
Calls for workshops and Performances are now closed
Call for proposals for posters is extended
This is a great opportunity to share your professional storytelling knowledge and research or information about a special storytelling project and meet others who have an interest in the power of storytelling. Submission closing date - Friday May 4th 2025
Conference Email storynsw@gmail.com
Bookings are now open
Full Conference fees include: the Friday night Soiree food and entertainment, Keynote and special presentation,16 workshops, 2 concerts, story circles, a posters session, and the official conference dinner.
If you join or renew your membership with the Australian Storytelling Guild NSW you will receive a substantial conference fee discount. JOIN HERE
On-site Accommodation is separate and booked directly with the Conference venue.
2025 Conference Keynote
Adam Booth is a multi- award-winning storyteller and musician from West Virginia, USA. He comes from a long line of storytellers and the oral history of his family has been passed down for seven generations. His original stories blend traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia. Known for his cinematic and captivating style—both humorous and heartfelt—Adam's repertoire spans traditional Appalachian tales, personal stories, tall tales, wonder stories, and journey tales. Adam has shared his storytelling magic at some of the premiere storytelling events across the United States, including the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, the International Storytelling Center, and the National Storytelling Festival, and as Spoken Word Resident at the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada. In 2022 he was awarded the West Virginia Folk Artist of the year. He is a member of the Recording Academy and serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University.
We’re thrilled to welcome Adam to our conference and can’t wait to experience his engaging and enthusiastic presence.
Looking Forward To June 2025
Sydney International Storytelling Conference June 5-8, 2025
This biennial conference draws participants, presenters and performers from all Australian States and territories as well as international countries.
Presently, it is the only International Conference held in Australia that has a main focus on the tradition and practice of Oral Storytelling. The Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) who are the organisers and hosts of the conference are committed to preserving and promoting this significant art form and its relevance within many areas of education, health, welfare and artistic performance.
Make your plans now! Bookings open in January. Early Bird registrations will be available. Come alone or better still encourage a friend to travel and attend the conference with you. Perhaps you may wish to submit a proposal to contribute to the conference.
Is the conference for you?
Our conference is for all who use storytelling in work, entertainment or pleasure
Primary and Secondary classroom teachers of Drama, English, Literacy
Early Childhood educators
Adult educators
Oral historians and Librarians
Counsellors and Health and Welfare workers
Mythologists, Ecologists, Sociologists and Folklorists
Public Speakers and Business Leaders
Parents, grandparents and community groups
Workshops, Performances & More
The conference will offer 16 professional development workshops that focus on:
Development of Storytelling Skills and Techniques
Storytelling in Education - Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Adult
Storytelling and culture
Mythology and Ecology
Storytelling for building community
Storytelling for Healing and Well-being
Oral History and Historical Storytelling
Storytelling for Leadership
The Business and Ethics of Storytelling
We have performances from overseas, interstate and local storytellers
Opportunities for participants to share stories in small supportive groups
Make friends from all over the world, learn skills, expand your storytelling network and have fun
