Australia’s premier festival of journalism and storytelling is back in Brisbane this July 27-28.

At Storyology, the Walkley Foundation for journalism takes you behind the true stories that shape our world. We’ll showcase the journalists, photographers and media-makers who bring the truth to light – and explore the very real impact that their journalism has on people’s lives. This is the real news.

Storyology will feature a series of discussions about journalism and media, and its impact. Expect gripping conversations on topics like trust in media, true crime, the #MeToo movement, identity, media literacy and more.

If you care about truth, wonder about the future or just love a good yarn, Storyology is the festival for you. There has never been more important to support quality journalism.

Session details:

FRIDAY OPENING NIGHT | JULY 27

This Book Changed My life
6:00-7:30pm

Fiction and nonfiction storytellers talk about the books that changed their lives.
Speakers: Trent Dalton, George Negus, Melissa Lucashenko, Lenore Taylor
Moderator: Adam Suckling, CEO, Copyright Agency

SATURDAY SESSIONS | JULY 28

Saturday Morning with the Papers
10:30-11:30am

Why do journalists cover the stories they do, the way they do? A peek behind the curtain from Guardian Australia, BuzzFeed, Seven and the Courier Mail.
Speakers: Paula Doneman, Sean Leahy, Mark Schoofs, Lenore Taylor
Moderator: Danielle Cronin

Shooting the Storm
12:00-1:00pm

Hear Sydney Morning Herald chief photographer Nick Moir and wildlife photographer Gary Cranitch talk about plunging into bushfires, volcano territory and deep-sea depths – all for the sake of an image.
Speaker: Nick Moir, Gary Cranitch
Moederator: Emma Griffiths

Power Shifts: Identity, diversity, #MeToo
1:30-2:30pm

What does it take to effect change on a massive scale, and who’s leading the way?
Speakers: Catherine Fox, Rachel Hancock, Bri Lee
Moderator: Cathie Schnitzerling

Killer Stories: True crime & podcasts
3:00-4:00pm

Exploring why true crime stories are so compelling, and why podcasts seem particularly suited to the genre.
Speakers: Hedley Thomas, Rachael Brown, Matt Condon

Click here to view the full program.

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Are you a MEAA member? Enter the promotional code MEAA2018 to get a 40% discount on Storyology Festival Passes. Have your member number ready when you buy your ticket.

TICKET OPTIONS:

[SOLD OUT] Storyology Festival Pass– $95: This is your ticket to experience the Storyology festival in full, including Friday opening night (July 27) and the four Saturday sessions (July 28). *40% off for MEAA members (see above)

Storyology Opening Night– $35: Individual ticket for the This Book Changed My Life panel discussion on Friday July 27.

Individual Sessions – $30: Take your pick of one of our four fabulous Saturday sessions on July 28. *$10 off for students and pensioners

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