Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Byron Writers Festival takes place on the traditional lands of the Arakwal Bumberbin Peoples of the Bundjalung Nation. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge them as the original storytellers of the lands and waterways of this Country.

Writer

Mandy Nolan

Mandy Nolan is a multifaceted individual known for her work as a comedian, writer, and activist. She has been performing stand-up comedy for nearly 30 years and has also taught, published, and engaged in community activism. Nolan is recognized for her sharp wit and observational humor, often drawing from a female perspective.

She has been involved in various social causes, including environmental protection, women's rights, mental health, and domestic violence. Her political career includes running as the Greens candidate for the federal seat of Richmond.

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Byron Writers Festival '25

Join us from 8—10 August at Bangalow Showground on Bundjalung Country

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