Byron Writers Festival

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Byron Writers Festival is Australia's favourite regional meeting place of storytelling and ideas. We present world-class gatherings that enrich and transform the lives of our audiences and community. Our annual festival takes place in August on Bundjalung Country. We showcase 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. Established in 1995, the festival and our year-round programs attract tens of thousands of audiences annually to develop and...

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Byron Writers Festival

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In honour of Georgia Blain 15.12.2016 45:26

In conversation with Charlotte Wood at the 2016 Byron Writers Festival.

Good Muslim Kids 22.11.2016 51:33

Byron Writers Festival 2016

True Believers 26.09.2016 53:58

Leigh Sales in conversation with Kerry O'Brien and Sarah Ferguson. kerryobrien.com.au

Louise Doughty 05.09.2016 49:21

Louise Doughty by Byron Writers Festival

Historical Fiction 05.09.2016 58:51

Historical Fiction by Byron Writers Festival

The Art Of Walking 05.09.2016 1:01:10

The Art Of Walking by Byron Writers Festival

Yann Martel in conversation with Matt Condon 02.09.2016 1:21:08

Yann Martel in conversation with Matt Condon by Byron Writers Festival

Michael Leunig in conversation with David Leser 29.08.2016 45:55

Michael Leunig in conversation with David Leser by Byron Writers Festival

Stan Grant Thea Astley Lecture 29.08.2016 35:42

Stan Grant Thea Astley Lecture by Byron Writers Festival

Tim Costello in conversation with Russell Eldridge 21.03.2016 27:27

World Vision CEO, Tim Costello speaks to Russell Eldridge about life, religion, spirituality and Hope.

Tariq Ali in conversation with Kerry O'Brien 21.03.2016 1:04:03

Global heavyweight Tariq Ali discusses Australian and global politics with Kerry O'Brien at the 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival.

Kate Grenville in conversation with Rosemarie Milsom 21.03.2016 59:28

Kate Grenville, one of Australia's most celebrated writers, speaks to Rosemarie Milsom at the 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival.

Chigozie Obioma in conversation with Jennifer Byrne 21.03.2016 42:31

Nigerian writer Chigozie Obioma appeared at the 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival. His startling debut novel, The Fishermen, has received plaudits from across the literary world. Jennifer Byrne, host of ABC TV's 'The Book Club', speaks to Obioma about his novel and growing up in Nigeria.

Don Watson 09.11.2015 42:44

Don Watson spoke to David Leser about his book 'The Bush' at the 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival.

Grief And Creativity at 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival 09.11.2015 47:54

Krissy Kneen, David Vann and Joshua Yeldham discussed the themes 'Grief and Creativity' in a conversation chaired by Jane Caro at the 2015 Byron Bay Writers Festival.

Julia Gillard in conversation with Clare Wright 17.09.2015 52:33

Julia Gillard was the 27th Prime Minister of Australia. Her #1 bestselling memoir 'My Story' recounts the nation-changing achievements and challenges of her public life. Julia Gillard talks openly with historian Clare Wright about the challenges and triumphs as Australia's first female Prime Minister.