Brooke Webb
Brooke Webb is the chief executive of the Sydney Writers' Festival, a prestigious literary event that celebrates authors and literature. Under her leadership, the festival has aimed to foster a deeper appreciation for literature and its role in public discourse. Webb recently made headlines for addressing the audience regarding the absence of Transport Minister John Graham at the festival's opening night due to a transportation crisis.
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Recent news mentions
Festival chief executive Brooke Webb stated that the festival will not cancel or censor writers.
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2026 set to be headlined by Randa Abdel-Fattah after Adelaide Festival controversy
Australia· 2026-02-17
Brooke Webb is the chief executive of the Sydney Writers’ Festival and advocates for freedom of expression.
Writers festival organisers call for more freedom of expression courage after Bendigo boycottAustralia· 2025-08-19
The festival’s chief executive Brooke Webb said that there are shrinking paid opportunities for writers right now.
New literature hub to deliver year-round storytelling at State Library of NSWAustralia· 2025-07-27
SWF chief executive Brooke Webb apologised to guests for the minister’s absence.
Catholic college in Sydney opens Cardinal George Pell hallAustralia· 2025-05-23
