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FESTIVAL IMAGES
A selection of generic Festival Photos of the 2024 Festival is available here.
In general, the Festival images are freely available to journalists, who can use them for editorial purposes in their publications.
The commercial use of the photographic material by third parties is strictly prohibited.
Publication is authorized only with the indication of the source: © Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, if not stated otherwise.
The commercial use of the photographic material by third parties is strictly prohibited.
Publication is authorized only with the indication of the source: © Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, if not stated otherwise.
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The festival—surely the best in the world—ensures that you’re never at a loss for intellectual nourishment.
Harper's Bazaar UK
Facts & Figures
Every year, we gather literary luminaries and brilliant minds from Indonesia and abroad, making it the most important literary event in Southeast Asia.
2024 SNAPSHOT:
THE PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIPS
MEDIA COVERAGE
88
78
Main Program Sessions
23
20
Special Events
13
14
Masterclasses
8
8
Art & Cultural Sessions
36
25
Book Launches
11
6
Art Exhibitions
5
9
Film Screenings
199
90
Partners
47%
77
Small-Medium Enterprises
55%
75
Long-Time Partners Participated
150+
50
Articles and Stories
30+
70
Press Accredited
28
19
Media Partnerships
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Usually, what one leaves with at literary festivals is a t-shirt and tote (not that I don’t like my Ubud ones!), but I leave Bali with much more than that, tangible and intangible treasures.
Jeffrey Kent Eugenides, American Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
MEDIA ACCREDITATION NOW: REGISTER BELOW!
2024 Festival Media Accreditation Closed!
Our media accreditation for our 2024 Festival is now closed. Thank you for your interest, and we hope to connect with you for next year's festival.
Who can apply for Media Accreditation?
Our media accreditation is exclusively reserved for media professionals planning to cover the Festival and its program. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to provide your credentials, including your profile and the details of your company/organization, and your coverage plan, including your angles/stories plan.
The Festival reserves the right to deny requests if the above conditions are not met.
What are the Accreditation Features?
As an accredited media, you will enjoy a number of exclusive benefits, including:
1. A media pass that grants unlimited access to all the main programs, including author in-conversations, panel discussions, film screenings, and live performances at the main venues.
2. An invitation to the Festival’s press conferences exclusive Gala Opening.
3. Access to interviews with speakers and/or Festival representatives.
4. Access to a dedicated Media Center to assist you with any inquiries, reports, and information support.
When will I know if my application is accepted?
Our media accreditation for the 2024 Festival is now closed.
For last-minute requests, please email us at press@yayasansarswati.org with your contact information and details of your planned festival coverage.
This is the best festival in the world. It achieves what others only dream of—it breaks down the barriers between writers and audiences. I haven’t had so much fun since my Bar Mitzvah.
Etgar Keret, renowned Israeli author
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