Auckland Writers and Readers Festival attendance up 89%

19 May 2009 Books+Publishing

The Auckland Writers and Readers Festival (AWRF) concluded on Sunday, having run from 13 to 17 May. The organisers have called it a ‘momentous success' with attendances up 89% on the 2008 Festival. Ticket sales increased 42% and there was an audience of over 25,000 people. Festival director Jill Rawnsley...