The first major Malarkey Events gig of 2026 is set to kick off in August.
Cinderella Dressed in Yella! a conference on the folklore, childlore, and playlore of children will be held at Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne on Wednesday 19th August 2026.
The event will feature keynote presentation from three of the leading names in current Australian folklore plus a number of panel sessions with presentations of papers on a range of sub-themes that include, but are not limited to: games, songs and rhymes, wit, jokes, taunts and teases, and toys.
This event will be suitable for students, educators, academics and researchers interested in the play lives of children.
Submissions for papers are welcome (see Call for Papers here).
$360 Early Bird (till 1st June 2026)
$430 Late Bird (after 1st June 2026)
$180 Student Rate (limited places for full-time students only)
Successful paper presenters will receive a 20% discount on Early Bird rate
Ticket link here: https://www.trybooking.com/DJEUN
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