Australia’s largest regional writers festival explores the theme ‘From the ground up’
Friday 9 August – Sunday 11 August
Bangalow Showground and A&I Hall
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM HERE
The highly anticipated Byron Writers Festival opens next week, with a captivating lineup of literary stars, thought-provoking discussions, and a celebration of creativity from Friday 9 August to Sunday 11 August, 2024. Held on beautiful Bundjalung Country at the Bangalow Showground, the renowned festival continues to be a beacon for story lovers and writers alike.
This year’s program is one of the festival’s biggest ever with more than 160 writers and experts in over 130 different sessions spanning a myriad topics including the environment, contemporary social issues, poetry, politics, memoir and fiction. Taking place over three days, audiences can wander between the festival’s five large marquees and the heritage A&I Hall as they choose. More than 150 volunteers come from across the Northern Rivers region and beyond to help make Byron Writers Festival such a popular and friendly event.
“The festival’s theme, ‘From the ground up’, underscores our commitment to nurturing creativity and fostering connections. From established, superstar authors to the brightest emerging talents, and diverse books for all readers, there is something for everyone to enjoy,” said Jessica Alice, Byron Writers Festival Artistic Director.
Be delighted by best-selling author Trent Dalton in conversation with Julia Baird and be captivated by renowned crime writers Jane Harper, Candice Fox and actor-turned-novelist Bryan Brown. Take a deep dive into the wonder of the ocean with James Bradley and learn more about Indigenous cultivation from Bruce Pascoe. Be inspired by AFL legend Nicky Winmar, environmentalist Bob Brown, Booker Prize winner Richard Flanagan and brilliant poet Ali Cobby Eckermann. Gain insight into international politics with former BBC correspondent Nick Bryant, ABC Global Affairs editor John Lyons and Indian academic Meena Kandasamy. Get behind the scenes with Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie, singer songwriter Kate Ceberano, and Suzie Miller whose smash-hit play Prima Facie has been adapted into a novel. Get plugged in with poets Tayi Tibble (NZ), Jazz Money, PEN award-winning author and poet Nam Le and winners of the Australian Poetry Slam at ‘Electric Poetics’, just one of the special evening events also on offer.
In addition to the main program there is a wonderful Kids Big Day Out program for children, Festival Workshops, Feature Events and Satellite Events in venues throughout the region.
3-Day and 1-Day Passes are available as well as Youth Passes, Kids Big Day Out Passes and tickets to Feature Events and Workshops.
Tickets can be purchased online via byronwritersfestival.com/tickets or from the onsite Festival box office from Friday 9 August through to Sunday 11 August (subject to availability).
Byron Writers Festival 2024
Festival Dates: 9-11 August 2024
Bangalow Showground and A&I Hall.
Bangalow, NSW.
Full program and all tickets at
www.byronwritersfestival.com/festival
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