Local Labor MP Justine Elliot has announced that the federal government is delivering $93,700 for the Byron Writers Festival (BWF).
This funding was delivered under a Creative Australia’s Arts Projects for Organisations grant which funds a range of activities across the arts sector.
‘Labor is delivering increased investment in Creative Australia to ensure our creative industry continues to thrive and to provide funding like this for the Byron Writers Festival,’ said Mrs Elliot.
Speaking to The Echo BWF Artistic Director Jessica Alice said, ‘We’re thrilled that our application for Creative Australia project funding was successful. This grant will support an exciting initiative in 2026.’
‘As your local Labor MP, I’m proud to be delivering $93,700 for the Byron Writers Festival to support our amazing creative industry, authors and storytellers,’ Mrs Elliot said.
‘Art and culture are vital to Australia’s identity, social unity and economic prosperity.
‘The Byron Writers Festival is intrinsic to who we are on the North Coast and plays an important role in our local economy, that’s why we’re backing them.’
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