About Us

Meet

The Team

Byron Writers Festival is a not-for-profit organisation administered by a dedicated team. We offer a yearly program of engaging literary events and workshops including the annual Byron Writers Festival.
https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3-copy.jpg
Artistic Director

Jessica Alice

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Shien-Chee-Website-Headshot.jpeg
Executive Director

Shien Chee

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Aarna-Hudson_bio.png
Development Manager

Aarna Hudson

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/thumbnail_Clare-McGregor_M7A5385-low-resolution-e1733206735619.jpg
Program Manager

Clare McGregor

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Emily_Brugman.jpg
Program Manager (Workshops)

Emily Brugman

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Cherrie_Sheldrick_bio.jpg
Travel Manager & Festival Logistics

Cherrie Sheldrick

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Simone-Headshot.jpg
Administrator

Simone Evans

https://byronwritersfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kate-Headshot-e1733206613105.png
Marketing Manager

Kate Reynolds