Byron Writers Festival announces first guests for 2024

Byron Writers Festival has made its first announcement of guests due to speak at its 2024 festival, which will run from 9 to 11 August on Bundjalung land at the Bangalow Showground.

Guests include local authors Trent Dalton, Richard Flanagan, Jane Harper, Nam Le, Suzie Miller, Louise Milligan, Bruce Pascoe, and Mykaela Saunders, as well as Irish novelist Caoilinn Hughes.

Artistic director Jessica Alice, who began the role in February, said the 2024 theme, ‘From the ground up’, will ‘connect with Country, community and culture, from environmental movements to First Nations self-determination and the futures we build for ourselves today.’

The festival plans to release its full 2024 program ‘of more than 100 writers, thinkers and commentators’ on 19 June, with early bird tickets currently on sale. More information about the festival is available on its website.

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