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.

Partner

The Walkley Foundation

In 2025 the Walkley Foundation celebrates 70 years of recognising the best Australian journalism through the Walkley Awards, which were founded in 1956. As well as awards and prizes, the Foundation supports Australian journalists at all stages through scholarships, fellowships, grants, mentoring, professional development and more. Entries for the 70th Walkley Awards open on 1 July, and close on 18 August, 2025.

Byron Writers Festival '25 tickets

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

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