‘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.
Conference Email storynsw@gmail.com
The following are part of the enriching 2025 international conference experience:
Friday night Soiree-food and entertainment, 16 workshops, 2 concerts, story circles, posters session, official conference dinner,
Keynote Storyteller, Featured Presenter, Excellent international presenters and performers
A conference program for professional and personal development which has a balance of performances and educational workshops to promote cultural exchange and develop the art, skills, and application of Storytelling in a wide context of settings.
a community of people who are eager to explore, learn and share how we are nourished through stories and have fun doing that... and so much more.
Come along and invite friends and colleagues to enjoy the experience as tellers or listeners. We all appreciate a good story!
Call for contributions
You may wish to submit proposals to present a workshop or perform in a conference concert or present a poster. Details below.
Dates for submission of proposals:
Workshops - January 6th 2025
Concert Performance - January 17th 2025
Posters - April 4th 2025
Conference Email storynsw@gmail.com
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
