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Get involved with opportunities as staff, volunteers, supporters, partners and guest writers.

Join the premier literary festival in the region

We take pride in being Southeast Asia's largest, longest-running, and most diverse literature and cultural event, attracting an average annual attendance of over 10,000 enthusiastic audience members.

Reach an incredibly international audience

As Indonesia's only literature and cultural festival with a truly international reach, we engage with an affluent and educated audience from Bali-based book enthusiasts, from across Indonesia and beyond.

Connect with renowned authors and speakers

Share the stage with world-renowned and award-winning authors and poets from Indonesia and around the globe across 200 events in a giant literary long weekend of storytelling and the power of words.

Boost your brand's online visibility

Increase your brand's exposure by reaching our expanding base of 20,000 newsletter subscribers and thousands of Social Media followers, all with a keen interest in literature and cultural activities.

Benefit from an exposure campaign

As a partner with a customised promotion strategy, you'll be included in our extensive literary season campaign, featuring both digital and in-person spaces, including our annual Festival in October.

Can i present my work at the Festival?

Invitations to the 2024 Festival are issued at the discretion of the Festival’s Founder and the Programming Team. However, if you are a writer who wishes to speak at the Festival or put forward ideas for the program, feel free to send your submission through our online form.

Can I recommend an author or speaker?

We love hearing your speaker suggestions for our festival program through the online form! Just keep in mind that the Festival is a carefully curated international showcase of literary work, and its character reflects the vision of it's Founder and the Programming Team.

How does the Festival handle any submission?

While we welcome any program ideas submitted, the large volume of submissions we receive makes it impossible for us to respond to each one individually or return materials sent for consideration.

If you do not receive a reply within one month from the date of submission to the email or phone number you indicated above, consider your proposal declined.

Is there any other way to present my work?

You are encouraged to apply for our annual Book Launch Program, which celebrates authors of all career stages at our Festival in October. Authors of all career stages planning to launch their works are welcome to submit their work. Submissions usually start mid-May each year and are announced on this page.

More questions?

Don’t be a stranger. Feel free to contact us through our online form.

Launch Essentials:

• Basic technical setup of PA system

• Volunteer MC for event introduction or moderation (upon request)

• Non-alcoholic welcome drinks and canapés for up to 50 guests

• Volunteer venue liaison assisting with attendee management

• Book sales at the Festival bookstore

Pre-Event Marketing:

• Social Media promotion on Instagram, Facebook, and X

• Event listing on Festival website with thousands of page visitors

• Placement in Program Book with over 3,000 copies

• Photo documentation by professional photography team

Hospitality:

• One Speaker's Pass granting access to the main Program

• One Invitation to Festival Private Events (if any)

• Possibilities to join various Festival programs (Main Program, Workshops, etc.)

• One Festival Merch bundle, including tote bag and t-shirt

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We currently have no vacancies, but if you want to be part of Indonesia's most beloved festivals, please check back for future opportunities! Would you like to be kept up to date on future career opportunities? Subscribe to our newsletter.

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