7–8 June 2025

THE FRINGE

10.00 am – 4.00 pm

7– 8 June

THE FRINGE

10.00 am – 4.00 pm

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, enjoy the Festival experience for free at Maam Gaduying (Meeting Place) Park (across the road from the Bellingen Memorial Hall). This is the home of the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival Fringe.

You’ll find talks by local authors, live performances, panels on current events, children’s entertainment, open mic poetry, and delicious bites and drinks from food vendors.

Whether you’re a book lover, a music enthusiast or just looking for a fun family day out, the BRWF Fringe has something for everyone. Come celebrate with us!

Author applications open: 13 March 2025

Author applications close: midnight 10 April 2025

For further information, contact Kye Ruigrok: 
fringe@bellingenwritersfestival.com.au

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, enjoy the Festival experience for free at Maam Gaduying (Meeting Place) Park (across the road from the Bellingen Memorial Hall). This is the home of the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival Fringe.

You’ll find talks by local authors, live performances, panels on current events, children’s entertainment, open mic poetry, and delicious bites and drinks from food vendors.

Whether you’re a book lover, a music enthusiast or just looking for a fun family day out, the BRWF Fringe has something for everyone. Come celebrate with us!

Author applications open: 13 March 2025

Author applications close: midnight 10 April 2025

For further information, contact Kye Ruigrok: 
fringe@bellingenwritersfestival.com.au

LOCAL AUTHORS APPLICATION FORM

Come and present your book at the Fringe.

We are showcasing some of our local authors as part of our Fringe events at the Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Criteria

  • Your primary residence must be in the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Shire or Nambucca LGAs.
  • Your book was published after 1st January 2023.
  • If you are under 18 years old, you will be required to supply a parental consent document

Author applications close: midnight 10th April 2025

1. YOUR DETAILS

If required, are you happy to help with setting up/packing away?

Tell us a little about yourself:

2. ABOUT YOUR BOOK

How is your book published?

Tell us a little about your book:

3. Book sales

Bookselling facilities are NOT being provided by the Fringe. You are welcome to bring some books for sale. The book sales may only take place at the end of your allotted session. A small table will be provided for this purpose.

All monies related to book sales are the sole responsibility of the author – no card facilities are being provided by the Fringe.

I understand the BRWF conditions regarding books sales. *

4. Submit your details