Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services Inc. (NORWACS) is proud to announce the Lismore Women’s Festival, a vibrant and inclusive event celebrating women, will be held on Saturday, 8 March at the Quad in Lismore from 9am to 4pm.
Organisers say this year’s festival promises a day filled with enriching activities and performances. Attendees can look forward to a variety of workshops hosted in the Art Gallery, the Con, and the Library. The Festival will also feature food and market stalls, providing a delightful array of local products and culinary treats.
The day will commence with a Welcome to Country by Aunty Queenie Speeding, setting a respectful and inclusive tone for the day’s celebration.
The festival will be hosted by the dynamic Mistress of Ceremony, Lissie Turner, and will feature a keynote address by the acclaimed journalist and author, Jess Hill.
The festivities will conclude with an all-inclusive participatory Flash Bang Mob choir, where Eve Jeffery from Byron Bay Singing will be inviting everyone to join in a joyful and harmonious celebration.
NORWACS invites everyone to join in this celebration of women’s achievements and contributions. The Lismore Women’s Festival is a free event, open to all members of the community.
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