Tickets are now available for one of the most anticipated events on Mackay’s cultural calendar – the DBI Literary Dinner, headlined by Australian trailblazer, homelessness advocate, and larrikin with a mission, Nedd Brockmann.
Held as part of the 2025 Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival, the dinner will take place on Friday 18 July at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC), inviting the wider community to a powerful evening of storytelling, resilience, and inspiration.
Guests will enjoy a beautifully curated three-course meal under the glittering lights of the MECC, a compelling keynote by Nedd Brockmann, and live music to round out an unforgettable evening.
Nedd captured national attention when he ran 4,000 km across Australia in just 46 days, raising millions to help end homelessness.
His story has since been featured in the hit Netflix documentary RUNN, which reached the platform’s global Top 10, and his debut book Fire Up continues to inspire Australians nationwide.
Grit, heart, and a cause – Nedd Brockmann is the inspiration we all need.
“I want people to understand that they don’t need to have it all figured out to make a difference,” Nedd said.
“I didn’t have a plan – I just started running with purpose. That’s what I want to share at Whitsunday Voices: the power of showing up, digging deep, and helping others along the way.”
Festival Manager Liz Russell said this year’s Literary Dinner promises to be one of the Festival’s most powerful yet.
“Nedd’s story speaks to perseverance, generosity and using your platform for good,” she said.
“He’s real, relatable and raw – and that’s exactly what makes his message resonate so strongly.”
Now in its 21st year, Whitsunday Voices is the largest youth literature festival in regional Queensland, welcoming over 7,500 students and hosting more than 80 events across 17–18 July 2025.
Don’t miss your chance to hear Nedd Brockmann live and be part of a night that celebrates the power of purpose.
The Whitsunday Voices Festival proudly acknowledges the support of its Major Festival Partner and Key Partners: Daly Bay, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure, BHP/BMA, Whitehaven, Mackay Regional Council, and Whitsunday Anglican School.
Tickets to the DBI Literary Dinner are limited and on sale now at: whitsundayvoices.com.au
Tickets are now on sale for the DBI Literary Dinner featuring Nedd Brockmann, whose incredible 4,000km run across Australia to fight homelessness captured a nation and inspired a global audience. Photo supplied
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