students at the festival

For students of journalism, media, film, radio and politics - prepare yourselves to experience a festival like no other where free speech and journalism will be the focal points.

For students and newcomers to journalism, Byline Festival offers five unique benefits...

 
 
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MEET THE BEST

You'll meet so many great journalists in one weekend

Hear from and talk to the very best investigative journalists, foreign reporters and commentators in their fields - whether that's print, online, podcasts, radio or documentaries.  

From Heather Brooke who broke the MPs expenses scandal: Luke Harding and who exposed Putin's involvement in the poisoning of the of Litvenenko, Eliot Higgins, who broke the truth of the sarin attack on Damascus and the downing Malaysian Airways Flight M17: John Sweeney who exposed both Scientology and the Fake Sheikh; Julie Bindel, an expert investigator tino sex trafficking and the surrogacy trade: Alex Thomspon, Anita McNaught and many others who reported from the fronts line of modern combat 

 


SHARPEN UP YOUR SKILLS

Hands on experience with the best experts.

At the festival fringe you can take part in training and do-it-yourself. Including 

  • Podcast making
  • Encryption training
  • Hostile Environment Awareness
  • Legal advice
  • Open Source and Data Journalism
  • Join the Byline Newsroom and Newspaper
  • Feedback to works in progress
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help your career

We're here to help you get the best out of the festival for your career.

For students and newcomers we are creating practical opportunities to help you achieve your professional potential in the new world of journalism and documentary making. Services will include: 

  • CV Makeovers
  • Career speed dating
  • Social Media Masterclass
  • Skill exchanges
  • Journalist mentoring

SHOWCASE YOUR WORK 

Your moment to shine with your peers and leaders in your field. 

This is your chance to get your thinking hats on and dig deeper for the stories that you're passionate about. Byline Festival invites all the aspiring reporters and established journalists to submit what they believe to be are important works of non fiction, reportage, investigative reporting, podcasts, documentaries or social action campaigns and projects. 

You can register your submission here

Submit payment by clicking here - redeemable against festival ticket


ALL THE FUN OF THE FESTIVAL

A riot for the senses, Byline Festival will be an unforgettable experience.

Immersive theatre, secret cinemas, art in the trees, carnival, stand up comedy, satire and live music and 80s disco dancing - what else could you want to relax in the evenings. Numerous bars, cafes, restaurants and pop up clubs will make sure mind, body, spirit and soul are all satisfied. 

SAVE £85 BY REGISTERING NOW TO THE SPECIAL STUDENT EARLY BIRD

OR

SIGN UP TO BE A FESTIVAL MAKER FOR JUST £25