Byron Writers Festival is deeply committed to place and honouring of Country, and to futhering environmental causes, climate justice and sustainable practices.
Our site-specific festival connects readers and writers to the spectacular natural environment of Bundjalung Country. We are proud of our regionality and strive to become an environmental leader in the arts with our approach to sustainability.
We are committed to working with artists, suppliers, crew, volunteers, donors, sponsors and audiences who share our environmental values and are passionate about preserving our region for future generations.
You can join us in our vision to reduce our impacts by following these tips and guidelines.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Byron Writers Festival and our food and coffee vendors are working with Byron Shire Council's single-use policies towards a zero waste event.
What you can do:
- BYO water bottle. Free water refill stations will be available on site. No plastic bottles of water will be available at the festival.
- Sort your reusables, food waste and recyclables into the appropriate bins for collection.
- Recycle your program guide after you have finished with it (or keep it as momento).
Transport
- Take our free shuttle bus to and from the festival site. For more information, see our travel page
- Carpool with friends or family wherever possible. It’s also more fun!
- If you plan on flying to and from the area, please consider participating in your chosen airline’s carbon offset program when purchasing your flights. These programs comply with the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).
Byron Writers Festival '25 tickets
Join us from 8—10 August at Bangalow Showground on Bundjalung Country
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