It has been two years running that the Byron Writers Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this year it is not only back (26-28 August) with an exciting range of celebrated guests, but also will be taking place at the new site at North Byron Parklands.
This exciting new chapter also heralds the arrival of a new Artistic Director Zoe Pollock who took over the role from Edwina Johnson in March this year.
‘I am delighted to be bringing a stellar line up of writers and storytellers to the Byron Shire in my first year as Artistic Director,’ said Zoe.
‘Some of our best authors have published new books since the festival was last live so it’s been fantastic fun selecting who to invite.’
The 2022 Festival will feature popular and provocative voices, familiar names and new talents guaranteed to entertain and spark vibrant conversations.
The first guests to be revealed are international bestseller Trent Dalton, award-winning contemporary artist Ben Quilty and one of Australia’s most popular broadcasters, author Indira Naidoo are just some of the leading lights heading to Byron Bay to inspire audiences. The Festival also announces 2022 Stella Prize winning poet Evelyn Araluen, acclaimed Northern Rivers author Jessie Cole and award winning author and historian Yves Rees.
‘We’ve got a sizzling line up to announce in July and a thought provoking and stimulating array of conversations to share,’ said Zoe.
‘The authors we are announcing today are a just taste of the talent and diversity we will be presenting this year. In short, it’s great to be back.’
Discounted Early Bird tickets are now on sale for one week only. For details and to buy tickets head to byronwritersfestival.com/
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