Literary lovers, assemble! The Byron Writers Festival is back for 2024 and ready to dish up a scholarly smorgasbord of storytelling, inspirational ideas and conversation. From August 9–11 more than 100 writers and thinkers will come together at Bangalow Showground to ponder the power of stories and the written word in shaping who we are. The Byron Writers Festival has become famous for its relaxed and friendly vibe, open-air beachside location and compelling conversations spanning a mix of genres including music, art, environment, philosophy, health, politics, human rights and of course, memoir and fiction. This year will be no exception.
This year’s Byron Writers Festival showcases the theme ‘From the ground up’ and will feature international bestsellers Trent Dalton and Jane Harper; acclaimed writer and farmer Bruce Pascoe; Booker Prize winner Richard Flanagan; Irish novelist Caoilinn Hughes; PEN award-winning author and poet Nam Le; playwright and novelist Suzie Miller; investigative journalist and debut novelist Louise Milligan; and local speculative fiction writer Mykaela Saunders.
Thirsty for more? There’s plenty more happening at Byron Writers Festival. The full program for Byron Writers Festival will be announce on June 19.
