
In what has become a cherished local tradition, the Byron Writers Festival is once again teaming up with First National Byron to offer the Sunday locals’ pass.
Festival organisers say the discounted tickets are offered exclusively for residents of the Northern Rivers region, and, ‘recognises and celebrates the strong local support that has helped shape the Byron Writers Festival into what it is today’.
Residents in Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, and Tweed council areas are eligible.
Special day
Chris Hanley, CEO of First National Byron and Byron Writers Festival founder, said, ‘Festival Sunday has always been special for the locals’.
‘Relaxed, chilled and filled with laughter on the last day, Sunday is the perfect opportunity to experience the festival and get a taste of this wonderful event.
‘Byron Writers Festival has been built and sustained by a passionate local community, so First National Byron is very proud to support the Sunday locals’ tickets for residents of the Northern Rivers’, Mr Hanley added.
Sunday’s local passes will go on sale from 9am, Thursday June 5 via www.byronwritersfestival.com.


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