The Time Of The Writer Festival has been
cancelled because of the covid19 virus restrictions. the organisers are
currently working hard to make resources available to facilitate a part of the
festival through digital and media channels.
The following statement from the organisers
explains:
#TOW 2020 from physical to digital
After much consideration and in view of the
current global Corona pandemic we have taken the difficult decision to cancel
the physical version the #TOW2020 festival, which was due to take place from
Monday, 16 March until Saturday, 21 March 2020.
We are, at all times, committed to
supporting South African writers and are currently working hard to make
resources available to facilitate a part the festival through digital and media
channels. We are indeed excited about this development. Please keep a lookout
on our social media channels for the recent updates.
People who have already purchased tickets,
will be contacted by us regarding refunds. In case of any questions, please do
not hesitate to contact us at 031 260 2506 / cca@ukzn.ac.za or send us a Facebook chat message.
The creative industries worldwide are being
hit hard by the spread of the Corona virus, we call out to you to keep
supporting artists. Please consider offering interviews and highlight all the
amazing creativity one can find in and beyond our country. If you have any
interview slots available for the #TOW2020 writers, please do not hesitate to
connect with us. Also, we will update you of the digital version of the
festival with a press release on this development soonest.
We thank you for your understanding and for
your continued support and your looking forward to your support in the future
on and off the internet.
The Time of the Writer Team
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