The Vasudhara Fund is committed to supporting the arts: when our world is doing it tough, the power of the arts to inspire us; to give us hope; is ever more important. The Vasudhara Fund is delighted to support the Byron Writers Festival.

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Byron Writers Festival is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

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Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body.

Byron Shire Council is a local government area located in the northern part of New South Wales, Australia. It encompasses the vibrant coastal town of Byron Bay, renowned for its stunning beaches, arts scene, and eco-conscious community. The council is dedicated to promoting sustainability, supporting local businesses, and preserving the unique natural environment, including the iconic hinterland. It also focuses on community engagement, cultural development, while ensuring Byron Shire remains a welcoming and resilient place for both residents and visitors.

As a founding partner, Southern Cross University’s relationship with Byron Writers Festival has grown from a shared commitment to storytelling, ideas and community into a lasting collaboration grounded in creativity and place. Together, we have helped foster conversations that challenge, inspire and connect, amplifying voices from our region and beyond, and celebrating the people and stories that shape our community.

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Across three decades, this partnership has been as much about people as it has been about ideas, bringing together writers, students, alumni, partners and audiences, and contributing to the vibrant cultural life we are proud to be part of.

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As Byron Writers Festival marks its 30th anniversary, Southern Cross University is honoured to celebrate this milestone, recognising the stories, thinkers and community that continue to shape who we are, now and into the future.

Tasmanian Walking Company crafts guided journeys through Australia’s most inspiring landscapes, combining expert-led walks with exceptional food, comfortable lodgings, and genuine hospitality. Designed around the principles of slow travel, each experience offers time to walk, read, write, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.

The Book Room Collective is an independent and locally owned group of bookshops in the Northern Rivers, operating from Byron Bay and Lennox Head. The shops are carefully curated to ensure every opportunity to explore and discover.

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Since launching in Australia in 2013, the Guardian has delivered trusted journalism to help build human connection and hope – holding power to account and giving a voice to the powerless. The Guardian is proudly independent, open to all, funded by many and beholden to no one. Guardian Australia offers national news coverage and has four bureaux, located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. The Australian newsroom is also part of the Guardian’s 24-hour global news operation, helping to cover breaking international stories in all parts of the world.

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A vibrant, independent community newspaper covering the Northern Rivers, with a particular focus on the Byron Shire and surrounds. Established in 1986 to give a voice to the rise of the counterculture in the area, The Echo has maintained a fierce pursuit of truth, and supported the irreverent, quirky voice of the community ever since.

The website echo.net.au is a fully-established free news platform, covering the Northern Rivers and NSW Far North Coast. With a large reach, it hosts a strong local subscriber base and is a ‘go-to’ reference point for the community.

The voice of the community since 1986.

ABC North Coast is proud to have been a media partner of the Byron Writers Festival since its inception. The Walkley-award winning ABC North Coast team produce stories on air and online reflecting the diversity, creativity, news and views of Northern Rivers people.

In the past 30 years, First National Byron Bay has cemented its position as the region’s number one agency, servicing a footprint that extends from Wardell to Byron Bay, Bangalow, the Hinterland, Mullumbimby and New Brighton.

The MUD Literary Club connects their members to the nation's most celebrated writers through outstanding literary events. Through its membership MUD provides exceptional support to Australia's emerging literary talent by presenting a significant annual prize for the best first literary novel by an Australian author.

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Every ingredient is grown with care through transparent seed-to-shelf practices that protect biodiversity, empower farming communities, and honour the connection between people and nature.

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Inspired by the grandeur of Moroccan riads, Basq House is a landing pad for those seeking privacy and peacefulness in a tucked-away laneway in the heart of Byron’s village centre. Hotel facilities include a guest Library, living room, roof deck, bathhouse, and fireplaces.

The Cultural Fund is the philanthropic arm of the Copyright Agency. Our aim is to ensure Australian writers and visual artists are better supported and paid appropriately for their creative endeavours. The Cultural Fund provides grants and Fellowships to benefit Australian writers, visual artists, publishers and organisations working in the Literature and visual arts sectors. Our current priorities are to support significant projects to benefit Australian writers, visual artists, publishers, and creative organisations that create audience development opportunities for writers and artists as well as all-important grants for leadership and diversity through sector development projects.

Byron Bay Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant and Horizon Rooftop Bar offer two distinct experiences under one roof. Enjoy fresh seasonal seafood, oysters and laneway dining downstairs, or head upstairs for cocktails, poolside moments and rooftop views. Whether it’s a long lunch, sunset drinks or a relaxed dinner, Hotel Marvell brings together design, atmosphere and memorable dining experiences.

Haven Gallery is a multi sensory playground for art, sound, movement and human expression. Inside the reimagined former Woolworths building, the entire space has been transformed into a living artwork that shifts with light, colour and atmosphere. Immersive installations blend physical space with digital imagination, while the transformed streetscape of Haven City invites you to wander, interact and discover something new at every turn. The experience is playful, welcoming and immersive, offering a world that invites creativity rather than simply displaying it.

Across the year we host exhibitions, performances, workshops and creative experiences designed to spark curiosity and connection. Haven Gallery is a place for families, adults, couples, travellers and art lovers who enjoy exploring at their own pace. Whether you come to lose yourself in the sensory environment, participate in a creative moment or enjoy the space with others, Haven Gallery offers a cultural experience shaped by community, imagination and the joy of shared discovery.

Overlooking the golden sands and sparkling waters of Byron Bay's Main Beach is the Beach Hotel. A Byron Bay icon for locals and visitors alike, the Beachy brings together great food, cold drinks, live entertainment and unbeatable ocean views in one of Australia's most celebrated coastal destinations. Whether you're stopping by for a long lunch, catching live sport, enjoying a weekend stay or settling in for sunset drinks, the Beach Hotel offers a relaxed yet vibrant experience that captures the spirit of Byron Bay.

The Beating Heart of Byron

For 45 years, Byron Community Centre has been bringing people together through community services, arts, culture and social enterprise. Known as the beating heart of Byron, the independent charity and not-for-profit operates the Byron Theatre, Byron Markets, Byron Spaces, Byron Seniors Club, volunteer program and art gallery, alongside essential community support services including Fletcher Street Cottage. Through a diverse range of programs, events and services, Byron Community Centre creates opportunities for connection, creativity and support, helping to build a stronger, more inclusive and resilient community for locals and visitors alike.

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Fireside is a creative communications agency based between Melbourne and the Northern Rivers. We believe story is the thing that makes complex ideas land – whether that's a campaign, an annual report or a policy document. We start every project there, with the narrative, before any strategy or design gets near it. We work with organisations tackling hard issues, from youth mental health to the renewable energy transition, and we also publish a print magazine, The Story, about the craft of storytelling itself.

The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks. Based in Canberra, we conduct high-impact research that combines rigorous fact-driven material with cutting-edge communication strategies.

The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists, and is the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.

Over 446,000 Australians are living with dementia. If that becomes your reality, will you be happy living in a locked ward for your final years? 

Honey Bee Homes offers a real home, not a facility. No uniforms, no locked doors. It is aged care reimagined.

Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) helps people give where they live. Since 2003, NRCF has distributed more than $14.7 million to grassroots organisations and community-led initiatives, supporting a stronger, more resilient Northern Rivers. The NRCF Women's Giving Circle brings together women who believe in the power of collective giving. Through shared philanthropy, members support local projects that empower women and girls, address inequality, and create lasting change across our region.

The Bank House is a heritage gem, thoughtfully curated featuring four bedrooms and a studio, located in the heart of Bangalow. Over a century of memories have been created within her walls. Step up from the main street and walk into your own European inspired abode with secret garden, where the outside world rushes by and time stands still.

The Sunseeker is 80’s brick motel nostalgia reimagined as a boutique holiday experience for the modern, conscious traveller. Tucked just on the edge of town, The Sunseeker sits nestled in a private tropical oasis alongside the magnificent beaches of Byron Bay, Australia. Explore their diverse range of unique accommodation options, thoughtfully designed to suit every traveller and every occasion. For short stays to extended holidays, The Sunseeker spaces combine comfort, style and convenience to create their uniquely trademarked holiday experience.

The Bangalow Herald is a monthly not-for-profit magazine dedicated to the community of Bangalow and surrounding villages. With historical links going back more than 100 years, the Herald continues to be the focus for cultural, social and environmental concerns of the 2479 community. It is proudly independent and produced mainly by local volunteers.

BayFM is Byron Shire’s own and only community radio station, serving listeners on 99.9FM and at bayfm.org . We are 100% independent, volunteer-run and not-for-profit.

Byron Bay truly is unlike anywhere in the world. So, come visit the wellness capital of Australia and experience the awe-inspiring natural beauty, and lively, welcoming community.

Proudly the Voice of Indigenous Australia, the Koori Mail is Australia’s leading fortnightly national newspaper dedicated to reporting on the issues that matter to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Established in May 1991, the Koori Mail celebrates 35 years of commitment to giving First Nations Australians a voice missing in mainstream media.

Rusty’s Byron Guide magazine is shopping for the mind, through its incisive, quality writing. We ask our readers to Read Think Act.

Byron Edit is a Northern Rivers media platform covering local news, events, food, travel and culture. Reaching thousands of locals and visitors each week, Byron Edit helps people discover what's happening across Byron Bay and the wider region.

The Weekend Edition is your go-to source for planning the perfect weekend, delivering the best of Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounds straight into your inbox every Thursday morning. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new restaurant, cafe or bar, eager to know what events are happening or looking for local travel inspiration, The Weekend Edition has you covered. Get your weekly dose of local goodness online.

ABC Radio National is the home for curious minds. Offering programs on air and on demand that inform, challenge, and inspire - from Radio National Breakfast with Sally Sara every weekday morning to The Radio National Hour with Fran Kelly every weekday evening. Whether it's science, philosophy, culture, religion, or books, every program feeds your curiosity, one conversation at a time. Tune in on your radio or the ABC listen app.

Australian Poetry, the national poetry body, runs an extensive calendar of publications and festival events. Here, we partner directly with major and emerging literary festivals where many of these poems are then published by AP. These events are presented in partnership via funding from the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.

Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival showcases the diverse expressions of First Nations writers. We celebrate all genres of storytelling from oral stories to epic novels and plays to poetry.

Bold Authors is a collaborative online course hub. It enables authors and publishing industry insiders to create and/or attend courses on subjects including writing, publishing, book marketing and author business.

Griffith Review is a literary and current affairs journal that offers fresh takes on big ideas. Each edition responds to a loose theme and features essays, short fiction, conversations, poetry and visual art by emerging and established creatives from Australia and overseas.

We're the peak body for contemporary music in New South Wales - here for the artists, communities and music businesses that make this state's culture what it is. We exist to build a NSW music ecosystem where artists have sustainable careers, communities are connected and supported, and music culture is properly valued - with the wellbeing of artists at the heart of all we do.

IngramSpark is self-publishing company that allows you to print and manage your print and ebooks in one convenient platform. We offer book distribution to over 40,000 booksellers and librarians located throughout the world. Upload your book for FREE today!

Founded by prize-winning poet Sarah Temporal, Poets Out Loud empowers voices of all ages through inclusive cultural projects and performances.

Quarterly Essay is the leading agenda-setting journal of politics and culture in Australia. Established in 2001, Quarterly Essay presents the widest range of political, intellectual and cultural opinion, and aims to foster debate. It offers a forum for original long-form investigations, profiles and arguments, and correspondence on previous essays.

Red Room Poetry is Australia’s leading organisation for commissioning poetry in meaningful ways. Key projects include the national Poetry Month, POEM FOREST, Poetry in First Languages and MAD Poetry.

Word Travels is a not for profit arts organisation, organising literary and literacy programs for festivals, private companies, libraries, schools and cultural institutions around the Asia Pacific with a focus on developing performing writers.

Stay at Elements of Byron during Byron Writers Festival. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Byron Bay with a stay at the award-winning Elements of Byron. Set on 22 hectares of beachfront paradise, the resort features 202 standalone villas, thoughtfully designed to reflect the surrounding rainforest, dunes, eucalypt forest and wetlands. Enjoy world-class amenities and a tranquil setting that nurtures creativity, reflection and rest - the perfect base for your Writers Festival experience.

Frontline Print & Copy Centre is Byron Bay’s premier copy and digital print centre. With state of the art Xerox, Canon and Qce equipment, and knowledgeable staff, they can handle any size print job, located in the heart of Byron Bay for over 15 years.

Bask & Stow exudes an aura of calm, their suites designed with a chic, yet laid-back vibe. Bright interiors spill onto private decks with lush gardens and a plunge pool to leave you feeling utterly restored. Relaxed coastal living meets mid-century interior design, Bask & Stow luxury guesthouse embodies the ever-charming Byron Bay lifestyle.

Rochdale Accounting & Advisory are all about helping you build a truly successful business. In addition to being reputable accountants in Bundaberg and the Northern Rivers, they are also business strategists and coaches—committed to empowering you with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve lasting growth.

ink gin is an independent, family-owned Australian gin brand and the original conversation starter. Founded in 2015 in Northern New South Wales, ink was the world's first naturally colour-changing gin, crafted using butterfly pea flower. The gin pours a deep natural indigo and transforms to pink when tonic is added.

Produced at Husk Farm Distillery in the Tweed Valley, NSW, ink is made for simple rituals and shared moments. Whether enjoyed with friends or savoured at the end of the day, ink makes it a moment.