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

Mel Bampton

Mel Bampton is a dynamic presenter, speaker, writer and internationally certified Yoga Therapist with a talent for translating complex ideas into deeply engaging experiences. As the creator of Like A Version and The Producer Series, Mel has shaped influential storytelling platforms that connect audiences through music and conversation.

Mel’s approach to wellness is both practical and transformative, combining science-based yoga therapy with the subtle aspects of yoga to foster sustainable change. She is the visionary behind the Dissolving Patterns Programs, helping individuals to dissolve the strong-holds of unhealthy habits.

As a speaker and educator, Mel delivers insightful, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences, bridging the gap between evidence-based practice and the deeper human experience.

Mel is the Author of Off The Record, creator of Like A Version, an ABC broadcaster and Founder of the environmental restoration and mental health initiative, The Prana Project.

Byron Writers Festival '25

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

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