EVENTS & 2025 NATIONAL BOOK TOUR
​​​​​​In June - August 2025, Holden is undertaking a national book tour across Australia to support the release of his third book, King of Dirt. In June-July 2025, he visited NSW, ACT, VIC, SA & QLD.
All remaining tour dates and events are in Holden's home state of WA and are listed below, with tickets on sale now.
​​Western Australia - King of Dirt Tour Dates
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Mundaring
Event Detail: Holden Sheppard in-conversation with Elizabeth Lewis
When: Mon 25 August, 6pm - 7:30pm
Where: Boya Community Centre
Tickets: Available here from Humanitix
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Bunbury
Event Detail: Holden Sheppard in-conversation with Aksel Dadswell
When: Thu 28 August, 6pm - 7pm
Where: Eaton Community Library
Tickets: Available here from Eventbrite​
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Other Events
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Celebrate Reading National Conference 2025
Event Detail: From Page to Screen - Panel
When: Sat 23 August, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Where: State Library of WA, Perth, WA
Tickets: Available here from Humanitix
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Writers of the North Panel 2025
Event Detail: Panel event with Sara Foster, David Allan-Petale and Josephine Taylor
When: Sat 30 August, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Clarkson Library, WA
Tickets: Available here from Eventbrite
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Armadale Writers' Festival 2025
Event Detail: From Page to Screen: Holden Sheppard in-conversation with Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
When: Sat 6 September, 6pm - 7:30pm
Where: Armadale Public Library, WA
Tickets: Available here from Humanitix
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Festival of Fiction 2025
Event Detail: The Book Was Better - Panel
When: Sun 19 October, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Where: Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus, WA
Tickets: Available here from Humanitix
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