Every year, the Brisbane Writers Festival brings together some of Australia’s greatest literary minds to celebrate the importance of the written word and imagination. The team behind the festival has taken its ethos one step further by creating a brand new festival solely aimed at inspiring and promoting positive ideas. The thought provoking Inspire : Festival is taking place on Saturday June 13 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The day is split into two sessions with different guest speakers sharing their words of wisdom in each half.

Joining the guest list for the inaugural Inspire : Festival is Gretchen Rubin, creator of The Happiness Project, globally recognised and awarded designer Vince Frost, author and commentator Hannah Pool, Australian sleep scientist Dr Carmel Harrington and many more. Head to the Inspire : Festival website to purchase a half-day or full-day ticket and have a look at the speakers who will be encouraging positive thought on the day.

You can nab half-price happy hour ticket discounts on the Brisbane Writers Festival Facebook page on Friday June 12 from 4:00–5:00 pm!