Benefits

The Salon is a giving circle, a reading syndicate and a great way to champion a strong female voice.

Every year, members of The Salon gets behind a fabulous female Sydney Writers’ Festival headliner.

Members enjoy the benefits of the Sydney Writers' Festival Patron Program, as well as additional events exclusive to The Salon.

The Salon benefits:

• Invitation to an exclusive privately hosted Salon book club/cocktail party in March each year where Sydney Writers’ Festival’s Artistic Director will discuss the book you are supporting

• A copy of the supported author’s latest book

• An invitation (with a guest) to the supported author’s Festival appearance, proudly presented by The Salon

• An opportunity to meet the author during the Festival and have your book signed

• Six complimentary tickets to the Festival

• Access to the fully catered and exclusive Patron’s Lounge during the Festival

• Two private Salon events throughout the year, featuring conversations with high-profile writers

• Priority booking window for Festival tickets with a ticket concierge service

Places in The Salon are strictly limited. You can join by making a payment of $2,500. This contribution includes a $250 membership fee that is not tax-deductible (resulting in a $2,250 tax-deductible donation).