Rosemarie Milsom: New Director for Adelaide Writers' Week

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Adelaide News today. Local news powered by AI. Rosemarie Milsom, a top name in Australian literature, just got tapped as the new director for Adelaide Writers Week from 2027-2, 2029. The Adelaide Festival Corporation made the call, handing her one of the biggest gigs in the literary world down under. She's set to shake things up with her fresh take on this global event that draws crowds every year. She founded the New Castle Writers Festival and turned it into a powerhouse, blending local talent with big international voices. Her decades in journalism, broadcasting, and festival leadership make her a perfect fit to keep the event thoughtful and inclusive. Festival Chair Judy Potter and Executive Director Julian Habba are hyped, calling her an advocate for writers with a vision that matches the events. Curious, rigorous vibe. They see her building on its rep locally and worldwide, fueled by her love for stories and readers.

1:00Nilsom's stacked resume includes spots on the New South Wales Literature Board, New Castle's Culture Committee, and the Global Association of Literary, Festivals. She's chaired the Walkley Book of War panels the last two years too. She starts mid-May with her first full program dropping later this year ahead of the 2027 Fest from February 27th to March. Out October 27th, can't wait to see how she evolves this cornerstone of Adelaide scene.