Byron Bay Writers’ Festival

The Byron Bay Writers’ Festival had its beginnings in 1997, when a small group of locals led by Chris Hanley wondered whether authors might accept an invitation to spend a winter’s weekend in Byron Bay. They did, and an audience of two hundred locals enjoyed a gathering of fifty Australian writers. Since then, the Festival has grown from a single venue event to fill four huge marquees and venues around town and sells 45,000 individual tickets. The guest list now numbers more than one hundred and over the years the most significant and respected contemporary Australian writers have participated through lectures, lunches, panels, conversations, launches and readings.

New Philosopher will launch at this year’s festival and will also be a major sponsor, so you’ll be able to find us at our launch tent or the New Philosopher marquee. We look forward to seeing you there!