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The 2005 Byron Bay Writers Festival
Director’s Report
As Director, each year I aim for the Byron Bay Writers Festival to provide
a national forum for unequalled discussion and a stage for writers to share ideas
and stories. As well, it is designed to offer an avenue for reflection on the art
of writing and its value to us all. The 2005 Byron Bay Writers Festival will be
no exception.
In 2005, I am excited to say that the program will not only reflect the
depth of Australian writing but will also feature international guests. One of
the unique qualities of the Byron Bay Writers Festival is that while you will find
some of the biggest and most familiar literary names, alongside them you will
be introduced to new and emerging writers of great talent and people with
astonishing stories.
In particular, the 2005 Byron Bay Writers Festival addresses moments of
great change and significant decisions. It will look at why certain events occur
at certain times in history, be they social, political or personal. It will reflect on
historical events, outstanding endeavours and recurring themes and how these
movements and moments impact on the world, communities or individuals.
This year the program includes satirists and songwriters, playwrights
and scriptwriters, poets and prose writers, fiction and non-fiction writers.
Among the line up will be those who write about all the preoccupying issues
in life: philosophy, travel, spirituality, sex and sport. I promise a program
to both challenge and entertain. I look forward to welcoming you to the
Festival this year.
JILL EDDINGTON – FESTIVAL DIRECTOR |
