2026 Festival

Speaker Profile

Libbi Gorr

Television personality, radio broadcaster and actor Libbi Gorr has authored two books, The A-Z of Mummy Manners: An Etiquette Guide for Managing Other Children’s Mothers and The Bedtime Poem for Edible Children.

The Assault On Science: Are we in a post-truth world?

Thursday April 23
The Ballroom, The Continental
12.00pm / 60 mins

Peter Doherty, Elizabeth Finkel and Corey Tutt with Libbi Gorr

What has caused some communities to doubt science’s research, findings and facts? And how much of this new scepticism is fuelled by politics? 

This session is supported by DeadlyScience  

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Podcasting Mania: Has it reshaped the media landscape?

Friday April 24
Ellen Grant Hall
3.00pm / 60 mins

Monica Attard, Mark Kenny and Clare Stephens with Libbi Gorr

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In Conversation: AC Grayling

Saturday April 25
Sorrento Community Centre
1.00pm / 60 mins

A.C. Grayling with Libbi Gorr

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Spit It Out: How to write a great speech

Saturday April 25
Portsea Surf Life Saving Club
2.30pm / 60 mins

Troy Bramston, Lucinda Holdforth and Don Watson with Libbi Gorr

Whether it’s a wedding, a funeral, a conference or a key-note, writing and delivering speeches is no easy task. Our three panel members - each speechwriters to Australian politics leaders - discuss how to take audiences on a journey they’ll never forget. 

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In Conversation: Ben Crowe

Sunday April 26
Sorrento Community Centre
3.00pm / 60 mins

Ben Crowe with Libbi Gorr

Sorrento Writers Festival is thrilled to welcome Ben Crowe, international mentor and leadership coach, to our 2026 festival. Join interviewer Libbi Gorr as she discusses with Ben his new bestseller, When The Light Gets In.


This session is supported by Hotel Sorrento

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