New Writers Festival 2025

Dates: Saturday 10th May

Times: 11am to 7pm

Venue: Bellairs Theatre, Ivy Arts Centre

Now in its 12th year, this year's theme is JOURNEYS. Join us for a day of debut author panels, a screenwriting masterclass, readings, pathways to publishing and a keynote from our headliner this year-Daisy Johnson, the youngest ever writer shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

She's joined by novelist and actress Nell Hudson, Ela Lee, Jenny Mustard, Naomi Wood, Amy Key and some of the brightest voices working across contemporary fiction, poetry and nonfiction.

Tickets include a light lunch and entry to the masterclass

Full details and line up: HERE

Parking- Weekend fees apply. 1 hour free then £2.00 daily charge

For details on how to get to us, please see the Stag Hill campus section : HERE


Ticket Prices:
General: £20 incl. masterclass & light lunch
Student Concession; £10 incl. masterclass & light lunch