Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the organisers of the Jersey Festival of Words?

Jersey Festival of Words is run by the Jersey Literary Festival Association, a registered charity. The JFLA is chaired by Lucy Cotter and board members are Lucy Layton (vice-chairman), Marnie Baudains (Honorary Secretary), Andy Le Seelleur (Treasurer), Pippa Le Quesne (Festival Director), Lauren Hallam (Data Officer), Chris Bright, Jo Olszewski, Alanna Rice, Paul Bisson, Richard Pedley and Festival Assistant Ellen Baker.

How do I purchase tickets in advance?

All events on this website have a click-through link to their respective online booking page included on the event description page.

Freedom Centre events can be booked via the Opera House website: https://www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk/

Events at Jersey Arts Centre can be booked by clicking on the relevant links as outlined above, or directly from the Arts Centre ticket office.

For any queries prior to this please email [email protected]

Can I just turn up to any event and buy tickets at the door?

Yes, you can just turn up and pay on the day of the event, though of course your choice of seating will be determined by whichever seats we have left. It’s unusual for us to sell out an event entirely, so chances are you WILL get a seat.

Will I be able to meet the authors?

While we cannot arrange personal meetings, every author will do a book signing after the event and it will be possible to say hello and purchase a personalised copy. Most events also feature a Q+A session, allowing you to ask a question directly.

What is Jersey Festival of Word’s policy about holding pilot events, organised by others, but under the JFOW umbrella?

Due to unprecedented interest and requests from individuals and organisations regarding events that we include under the Jersey Festival of Words’ banner, we have implemented a blanket policy in order to be consistent and fair in our decision-making.

There are just two remunerated persons working for the Jersey Literary Festival Association and otherwise the smooth-running, governance and facilitation depends entirely on volunteers. The quality of our events is of the utmost importance to us, therefore, in all decisions regarding the programme, we consider whether we will be able to properly staff an event to create the best environment for all attendees.

For events that are not curated by the JLFA, we will only include in the festival programme ‘pilot events’ hosted by Government of Jersey arms’ length organisations (as one of our key funders) or established venue partners of Jersey Festival of Words. All such events will be discussed and considered by the JLFA committee in accordance with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy.