Early bird three-day passes are now available for the Byron Bay Writer's Festival and are selling in ‘record' numbers.
Early bird three-day passes are now available for the Byron Bay Writer's Festival and are selling in ‘record' numbers.
To be held on 25-27 July, this year's event will be opened by World Vision Australia CEO Tim Costello. United Nations diplomat Shashi Tharoor will deliver the second keynote addresses. Musicians-turned-authors Damien Leith and Mark Seyour, chef Kylie Kwong and travel writers Maureen and Tony Wheler have also signed up.
To purchase a discounted three-day pass, go to http://byronbaywritersfestival.com.au or phone 02 6685 6262. Session tickets will be available after the release of the full program on 30 May.
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