Kid’s Big Day Out at Byron Writers Festival
fun for the kids
Sunday 11 August is fun-day for families when the Kids Big Day Out program fills two marquees at Byron Writers Festival.
Kids Big Day Out features Matt Stanton, Bob Brown (yes, the Bob Brown),
Ella Noah Bancroft, Kate & Jol Temple, Nova Weetman, Cheryl Leavy,
Miss Nicky Says, Megan Daley, Peter Carnavas and host Zanni Louise!
Discover the Kids Big Day Out program here
Got kids that love books, storytelling and creativity? Byron Writers Festival’s Kids Big Day Out returns with a stellar line-up of authors and performers making for a fun-packed day of entertainment for kids and families.
On Sunday 11 August the Lilly Pilly marquee at Byron Writers Festival transforms into a giant immersive storytelling arena where authors and illustrators take to the stage to inspire and delight. These interactive presentations are extremely popular entertainment for kids and parents alike. This year’s host is the wonderful local children’s author Zanni Louise!
As well as the action onstage, kids can explore the StoryBoard space at The Coolamon where our famous StoryBoard bus and tipi village comes alive with storytime and drop-in creative activities for little ones and aspiring young writers and illustrators.
Jessica Alice, Byron Writers Festival Artistic Director, said:
“We’re delighted to present the much loved Kids Big Day Out at the festival once again to nurture the next generation of storytellers! We can’t wait to welcome little readers and writers to the festival. It promises to be a wonderful, fun-filled day with something for all families to enjoy.”
From Bin Chickens to fearless frogs, find out more about the hilarious characters that light up Kate & Jol Temple’s books and why they have the world’s largest pair of underpants! Learn to sing your heart out in Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) with YouTube star Miss Nicky Says, get scribbling with illustrator Peter Carnavas, celebrate the sun and moon with Bundjalung artist and writer Ella Noah Bancroft, discover the wonders of native Tasmanian critters with Bob Brown and find out what all the fluff is about with bestselling children’s author Matt Stanton and an imaginary giant fluffy bunny with ATTITUDE! ‘Meet the Author’ book signings will follow each author’s stage presentation.
With such a stellar line-up of superstars keeping the kids entertained, you can sit back with a coffee and watch the fun and games unfold. Or tag team the supervision with your partner or friend and enjoy some of the many sessions on offer across the rest of the day’s program.
Byron Writers Festival 2024
Festival Dates: 9-11 August 2024
Bangalow Showground and various venues.
Bangalow, NSW.
Full program and all tickets at
www.byronwritersfestival.com/festival
#byronwf2024
About Byron Writers Festival
Held on the lands of the Arakwal Bumberbin peoples of the Bundjalung Nation, we pay respect to the traditional owners of this land and acknowledge them as the original storytellers of this region.
The annual Byron Writers Festival is Australia’s largest and leading regional meeting place of storytelling, literature and ideas. The festival line-up predominantly features Australian writers and experts who share their stories, inspirations and insights with audiences. Byron Writers Festival is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and for delivering a diverse program of panels and conversations that celebrate storytelling in all its forms.
Byron Writers Festival 2024 will be held at the Bangalow Showground in the hinterland town of Bangalow, 15 minutes from Byron Bay. Free shuttle buses will be operating daily from Byron Bay.
www.byronwritersfestival.com