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Become a member of Byron Writers Festival today and join a thriving community of writers, readers, storytellers and change-makers with year-round benefits and opportunities.
For more details on each service and benefit, head to our Member Services Guide.
All Byron Writers Festival memberships expire on 28 February the following year. Membership is discounted between September – December and new memberships or renewals are accepted from January each year.
All memberships are processed online. If you are experiencing difficulties please call (02) 6685 5115.
We have four Membership types: Single, Double, Passionate and Organisation. Want to go ECO? Every environmental choice matters. Save paper and postage and receive our quarterly magazine northerly in digital format!
A single membership is for individual writers, readers or anyone interested in literature and the arts. Concession rates are available for students and valid concession cardholders. A single membership receives one copy of the member magazine each edition and reduced admission prices per event or workshop.
ECO: $55 Adults / $45 Concession (Pensioner or student)
PRINT: $65 Adults / $55 Concession (Pensioner or student)
Do you care deeply about Australian stories, writing, creativity and the arts? Make it official by taking out a passionate membership and proudly celebrating your support of the creative arts in regional Australia. A passionate membership receives one copy of the member magazine each edition and reduced admission prices per event or workshop.
ECO: $120
PRINT: $130
A double membership offers extra value and is available for two adults (partner, companion or friend). Names of each adult member must be specified at time of joining. A double membership receives one copy of the member magazine each edition and reduced admission prices for both members per event or workshop.
ECO: $95
PRINT: $105
An organisation membership is for businesses, arts organisations, and writers groups. An organisation membership receives five copies of the member magazine each edition and reduced admission prices for five members per event or workshop.
ECO: $160 per organisation
PRINT: $200 per organisation
Bask & Stow Getaway
Breezy Byron chic: minimalist mid-century design meets relaxed coastal living, Bask & Stow is a perfect weekend getaway. Featuring four light-filled suites with private decks, guests have access to the plunge pool to relax and unwind. A stroll to the beaches, restaurants, Cape Byron and Arakwal National Park, the suites provide a tranquil base for exploring Byron Bay. Win a two night stay at Bask & Stow on festival weekend, Friday 11th & Saturday 12th August, valued at $800 (conditions apply.)
Double pass to Byron Writers Festival 2023
Grab your book-loving bestie, partner or mum for the ultimate literary weekend! Three days of ideas, conversations and storytelling, taking place at our beautiful new home just a stones throw from Byron Bay, the Bangalow Showgrounds. Win two 3-Day Passes to Bryon Writers Festival 2023, 11-13 August, valued at $590.
The Book Room Collective $250 voucher
The Book Room Collective is an independent and locally owned group of bookshops in the Northern Rivers, operating from Byron Bay, Lennox Head and online. The shops are carefully curated to ensure every opportunity to explore and discover that special book. The Book Room Collective are proud to be the official bookseller for Byron Writers Festival. Enjoy some books to read on your getaway with a $250 voucher from The Book Room Collective.
Minimum Wines 3 Bottle Gift Pack
Enjoy a curated 3-pack of Certified Organic and minimal intervention wines by Minimum. Wild fermented grape juice from Yorta Yorta Country made for humans. Minimum is also Certified Carbon Neutral, Vegan and also a proud B Corp, giving 5% of their yearly revenue to eco-social impact initiatives like Pay The Rent. Valued at $106
Byron Bay Gifts Rejuvenator Hamper
Enjoy a relaxing at-home spa experience with this beautiful pamper pack. Byron Bay Gifts have bought together the best beauty pack from local Byron Bay businesses and included them in a beautiful gift box. The Rejuvenator Gift Hamper includes lots of relaxation gifts to unwind and enjoy. Spoil yourself on your getaway with this luxurious Byron Bay Gifts pamper hamper valued at $99
Total prize value $1,845. All new or renewed Memberships of any type made before midnight Monday 6 March will go in to the draw.
Weekend at The Sunseeker, Byron Bay
The Sunseeker is ’80s brick motel nostalgia reimagined (in every way) into a boutique accommodation experience for the modern conscious traveller. Hidden behind the magnificent beaches of Byron Bay, Australia, The Sunseeker is nestled just out of the hustle and bustle of the main town. With beautifully considered rooms, bungalow-style stays, poolside lounging and an abundance of lush, tropical gardens, this family-friendly retro hub blends a thoughtfully curated hospitality experience with mindfully considered design, creating a secluded holiday hideaway for the most discerning traveller. Win a two night stay in a standard room on festival weekend – Friday 11th August & Saturday 12th August – valued at $740.
Double pass to Byron Writers Festival 2023
Grab your book-loving bestie, partner or mum for the ultimate literary weekend! Three days of ideas, conversations and storytelling, taking place at our beautiful new home just a stones throw from Byron Bay, the Bangalow Showgrounds. Win two 3-Day Passes to Bryon Writers Festival 2023, 11-13 August, valued at $590.
The Book Room Collective $100 voucher
The Book Room Collective is an independent and locally owned group of bookshops in the Northern Rivers, operating from Byron Bay, Lennox Head and online. The shops are carefully curated to ensure every opportunity to explore and discover that special book. The Book Room Collective are proud to be the official bookseller for Byron Writers Festival. Win a $100 voucher from The Book Room Collective.
Total prize value $1,430. All renewed 2022 Memberships made before midnight Monday 6 March will go in to the draw. Note renewing members also get entered into the Major Prize and Weekly Prize draw.
The Book Room Collective $100 voucher
The Book Room Collective is an independent and locally owned group of bookshops in the Northern Rivers, operating from Byron Bay, Lennox Head and online. The shops are carefully curated to ensure every opportunity to explore and discover that special book. The Book Room Collective are proud to be the official bookseller for Byron Writers Festival. Win a $100 voucher from The Book Room Collective.
Minimum Wines 3 Bottle Gift Pack
Enjoy a curated 3-pack of Certified Organic and minimal intervention wines by Minimum. Wild fermented grape juice from Yorta Yorta Country made for humans. Minimum is also Certified Carbon Neutral, Vegan and also a proud B Corp, giving 5% of their yearly revenue to eco-social impact initiatives like Pay The Rent. Valued at $106
Byron Bay Gifts Rejuvenator Hamper
Enjoy a relaxing at-home spa experience with this beautiful pamper pack. Byron Bay Gifts have bought together the best beauty pack from local Byron Bay businesses and included them in a beautiful gift box. The Rejuvenator Gift Hamper includes lots of relaxation gifts to unwind and enjoy. Spoil yourself on your getaway with this luxurious Byron Bay Gifts pamper hamper valued at $99
Total prize value $305. All new or renewed Passionate Memberships made before midnight Monday 6 March will go in to the draw. Note passionate members also get entered into the Major Prize and Weekly Prize draw.
Total prize value $691. All new or renewed Memberships of any type made between Monday 6 February and midnight on Sunday 12 February will go in to the draw.
Total prize value $806. All new or renewed Memberships of any type made between Monday 13 February and midnight on Sunday 19 February will go in to the draw.
Total prize value $648. All new or renewed Memberships of any type made between Monday 20 February and midnight on Sunday 26 February will go in to the draw.
Total prize value $1,050. All new or renewed Memberships of any type made between Monday 27 February and midnight on Monday 6 March will go in to the draw.