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2002 Report
The 2002 Festival program is set to reflect the diverse nature of contemporary Australian writing and reading. It will look at the many genres of writing from screen and stage to comedy, travel, song, journalism, poetry and prose. It will also explore short story and essay writing while examining the age-old tradition of story telling of various cultures. As always the Festival will feature a special program for younger readers and sessions for students of all ages.
Notably the 2002 Festival program will look at issues being tackled by writers in the current climate of both international and national unease. It will look at the international issues arising from September the 11th and the effect of this on the way in which news is reported and stories told. In particular it will examine writers and writing concerned with Australia's national political and social identity today.
The 2002 Byron Bay Writers Festival will also look at local issues and how these too are reflected in contemporary Australian writing. This will elevate discourse around such issues to new heights and give rise to the opportunity, as the Festival always does, for a greater understanding of the issues at stake.
Looking further afield the Festival will once again focus on a special travel writing component. Initiated in 2001, this is an exciting feature, which is becoming identified as a unique aspect of the Byron Bay Writers Festival attracting international audiences.
If you are a reader or writer; if you are interested in ideas or debate; if you love a festival atmosphere or are simply looking for any excuse to visit Byron Bay I invite you to join us at the 2002 Byron Bay Writers Festival August 1-4 2002.
Jill Eddington
Director
Byron Bay Writers Festival
image © Jeff Dawson
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