Update: Some events going ahead
Original:
The organisers of the 2025 Byron Writers Festival have regrettably decided to cancel the rest of the weekend’s events, owing to the condition of the festival site, as well as ongoing rain.
The festival will not proceed tomorrow – Saturday August 9 and Sunday August 10 at Bangalow Showground as planned.
A difficult decision
This difficult decision has been made in close consultation with all Byron Writers Festival stakeholders and is based on the safety and wellbeing of our patrons, authors, partners, suppliers and volunteers.
Festival Artistic Director, Jessica Alice, told The Echo this evening that this is a deeply regrettable but necessary decision. ‘Though we had a wonderful but wet first day, now the safety of our community is our highest priority. The forecast conditions make it impossible to continue the event safely.
‘We encourage patrons to come to the Book Room in Byron this weekend and collect the books of our fabulous authors.’
Organisers are asking all ticket holders to please bear with them as we manage the situation. ‘We will be in touch as soon as possible with updates and outcomes.
‘We are devastated and we’re sure everyone associated with the festival will also feel the disappointment and loss that comes with a festival cancellation.
‘Thank you to our audience, writers, staff, and volunteers for your incredible patience on our opening day.’
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