Tickets to Milton’s StoryFest are selling fast, with several programs already sold out ahead of the popular event which kicks off on June 19.

StoryFest 2025 is a celebration of storytelling in all its forms - oral, written, prose, poetry, song or film – and this year award-winning author Markus Zusak, of The Book Thief fame, is the event’s patron.

He will open this year’s StoryFest, which runs over four days until June 22, alongside a stellar line-up of journalists, broadcasters, chefs, musicians and thinkers.

Walkley Award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Tracey Spicer will deliver the keynote address at the opening night of Milton-Ulladulla’s biennial storytelling festival.

Spicer is one of the biggest names in Australian media and StoryFest program director Adam Jeffrey says having her on board is a major coup for the South Coast festival.

“Tracey is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers and emcees in Australia,” he says.

Marcus Zuzak. Photo: Supplied

“She also brings a wealth of knowledge on AI, one of the key themes we’ll be exploring at StoryFest this year. We’re delighted to have her join us.”

Spicer is the author of several books including Man-Made which explores how past biases against women are being perpetuated by AI.

Spicer joins world-leading AI expert Professor Toby Walsh for to discuss how AI technology is changing the way we live, work, learn and interact with each other and the world.

Candice Fox, Fiona, McIntosh, Stephanie Alexander, Richard Glover, Chris Hammer Gina Chick, Tim “Rosso” Ross and Katie Noonan are just some of the other star attractions.

A Long Table Lunch at Bannister’s By the Sea, featuring author Fiona McIntosh has already sold out, along with StoryFest’s Gala Dinner at Cupitt’s Winery.

StoryFest 2025 will run from June 19-22 at venues across Milton, Ulladulla and Mollymook including the historic Milton Theatre, local foodie favourites Milk HAUS and Rick Stein’s Bannisters.

For tickets and program details visit the StoryFest website.