PR publicist public relations PR freelancer Melbourne

PR and publicity for the 2026 Blak & Bright Writers Festival, Australia’s only gathering of First Nations writers and storytellers.

Two women sitting on blue chairs at a conference, speaking into black microphones. The woman on the left has curly gray hair, is wearing a white shirt, and has a name badge. The woman on the right has brown hair tied back, glasses, and is wearing a black top with an American flag scarf and a name badge. A bright yellow background with some text is visible behind them.
Two women standing on a stage, smiling and clapping. The woman on the left has long brown hair and wears a black and purple outfit with geometric patterns. The woman on the right has curly hair and wears a colorful, patterned dress with swirls and lines. There are books on a table in front of them.
Woman speaking into a microphone during outdoor event, wearing a black hat, glasses, a black and red sweater, and a black and white scarf, with a blurred audience in the foreground and trees in the background.
A bookstore or book fair with people interacting, a woman receiving a book from another woman, and a geometric glass structure in the background.

Romina Favero PR was appointed PR and publicity lead for the 2026 Blak & Bright Writers Festival, held in Naarm from 3–6 September.

SCOPE

  1. Developed and executed PR strategy

  2. Press release development

  3. Profiling opportunities for festival speakers and organisers

  4. Festival and program announcement

  5. Hosted press at the program launch and at the festival itself

RESULTS

Over 60 PR stories in tier one media, encouraging Australians to attend the festival, and discussing the important topics platformed at the festival.

APPEARED IN

Online

Print

Arts Review
ABC News
Missing Perspectives
Women's Agenda
Fashion Journal
Melbourne Insider
The Fourth Wall
Scenestr
ArtsHub
Concrete Playground
RUSSH
Melbourning
National Indigenous Times
Books + Publishing Australia
Beat Magazine
Melbournise Me
The Carousel
Sydney Morning Herald
The Age
Urban List
Secret Melbourne

Escape Magazine
Sunday Life Magazine
V Weekend Magazine
Marie Claire
Koori Mail

Radio

Triple R
JOY FM
ABC Radio Arts

TV

10 News Melbourne

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