Byron Bay Writers Festival Giveaway
Byron Writers Festival is the largest regional writers festival in Australia, showcasing writers from around the world, representing all aspects of contemporary literature, especially First Nations writing and ways of knowing, environment, politics, philosophy, art, history and society.
Tune in to ABC North Coast for your chance to win a VIP double pass to all 3 days of the festival. Giveaway details
From Monday July 14th 2025, ABC North Coast listeners must use the prompt Tomorrow was going to be a big day to write about this year's Byron Writers Festival theme 'Passion and Purpose' in 50 words or less. Entries need to be emailed to ABCNorthCoast@abc.net.au by Thursday July 31st. Prize details 1 x VIP double pass to the Byron Bay Writers Festival, this includes access to all three days of the festival
Visit the Byron Bay Writers Festival website to find out more.
Competition terms and conditions apply.
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