Our mission is to enrich and transform the lives of our community through writing and ideas – and your support is essential.
Byron Writers Festival is Australia's largest regional literature festival and the beating heart of the Northern Rivers' intellectual and cultural life. We present year-round author talks, writing workshops and schools programs in addition to our renowned annual festival.
We invite you to join our community by becoming a Festival Friend, volunteering, donating, or becoming a valued partner or patron.
Byron Writers Festival Friends
Become a Festival Friend and join our vibrant community of writers, readers, and storytellers, and support the arts in regional Australia.
Friends membership starts from $60 for a year of benefits.
Access exclusive Festival Friends member prices on tickets for festival, year-round events and Academy workshops
Receive priority booking for festival tickets, access to our exclusive lending library, special invitations to Festival Friends events
Get digital or print copies of northerly magazine
Access opportunities and resources for writers including eligibility to apply for annual Residential Mentorship, networking and paid professional mentorship services
& much more
Byron Writers Festival
Volunteer
Support Us
Help us present world-class writers in the Northern Rivers and transform our community through storytelling.
Support us
Help us present a world-class event and nurture the next generation of young and emerging writers.
Partner with us
Our partners make everything we do possible. By shining a light on exciting new initiatives, our partners contribute to the richness of the Byron Writers Festival annual program.
Patrons
Our generous, passionate patrons are integral to our community, and enjoy a close connection with the organisation and our authors with exclusive opportunities during the festival and year round.
Byron Writers Festival is a registered charity with DGR status.
All donations are tax deductible and donations over $3,000 are publicly acknowledged in our Patrons Circle.
Patrons receive invitations to exclusive events and access to priority seating at the annual festival, and at year-round author events.
Our annual patrons make everything we do possible from supporting our vibrant StoryBoard schools program, to bringing world-class international and Australian writers to the Northern Rivers region.
Byron Writers Festival '25 tickets
Join us from 8—10 August at Bangalow Showground on Bundjalung Country
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Stay in the know with the latest updates on Byron Writers Festival, year-round events, workshops, competitions and news.
