Festival Dates

6 – 8 August 2021

Where

Elements of Byron Resort, Byron Bay

What to expect

Now in its 25th year, Byron Writers Festival is one of Australia’s most popular regional literary events, featuring conversations with 100+ writers and thinkers over a three-day celebration of ideas, storytelling, and creativity.

Against a backdrop of Byron Bay’s incredible coastline and surrounded by nature, the Festival is loved for its relaxed and friendly vibe, open-air beachside location and powerful conversations spanning a mix of genres including music, art, environment, philosophy, health, politics, human rights and of course memoir and fiction.

Located just 5min from Byron Bay town centre, 30min from Byron/Ballina airport and 45 min from Gold Coast airport.

Who is it for

For writers, readers and people that believe in the power of storytelling, ideas and healthy debate as a force for good.

Tickets

$90 – $135 for a full day pass giving you access to over 35 sessions across 6 stages each day

Images

Web-ready images can be viewed and downloaded from our Website Gallery. Please credit and tag Byron Writers Festival for ALL online applications. High res images available on request.

Media enquiries

Clare McGregor Publicity
[email protected]
M: 0418 192 524

Festival 2021 Media Accreditation

Thank you for your interest in the Byron Writers Festival. Media accreditation is strictly reserved for members of the media – print, photo, radio, TV, film, news agencies and online media – who represent a legitimate media organisation and must be committed to publishing post-event coverage.

Key Dates

• Media Accreditation applications are NOW OPEN (link below)
• Closing date for applications 30 June
• Notification of accreditation 5 July

Click the link to apply for 2021 Media Accreditation (Media Pass)

Marketing enquiries

Anika Ebner
Marketing and Communications Manager
[email protected]
P: (02) 6685 5115

Social Media

Follow and share posts via facebook, instagram and twitter. A Festival Blog will accompany the launch of the Full Program.
Our festival hashtag is #byronwf2021