‘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

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 - Adam Booth from West Virginia, USA

  • Special 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 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!

Calls for workshops and Performances are now closed

Call for proposals for posters is still open

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 April 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.

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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

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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

previous Keynote speakers