Culture Ireland Call for participation by Irish independent publishers
Through its annual grant to Literature Ireland, Culture Ireland has supported the presence of an Ireland stand and delegation at the London Book Fair over many years.
Following a review of these supports, Culture Ireland is now offering a limited number of travel bursaries to the Irish independent publishing sector to assist with the costs of attendance at the event. This is being offered on a pilot basis for 2025.
Founded in 1971, the London Book Fair is one of the primary global marketplaces for rights negotiations for the publishing industry and attracts over 25,000 publishing professionals.
During the event, publishers will meet literary agents, international colleagues, and translators to develop further opportunities for Irish writers to reach an international readership.
For 2025 London Book Fair will run at the Olympia London Exhibition Centre from 11 to 13 March 2025.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- An established track record as independent publisher from across the island of Ireland with a list of potential titles to be promoted during the Book Fair
Applications will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- evidence that they are in a position to capitalise on this opportunity including availability of promotional materials
- evidence of track record within the industry
- completeness and quality of their application
Selected delegates will participate in the Ireland Stand to promote their work as agreed with Literature Ireland in line with previous editions. Publishers will continue to make a contribution to the overall costs of the stand commensurate with their stand space.
The award (€750 per person for a maximum of two people per organisation) is towards the costs of return flights, registration and a contribution towards accommodation and subsistence. Click here to apply.
The deadline for submission of completed applications for a delegate bursary is 5pm on Friday 31st January 2025 at 5pm.
