44%
Melbourne Writers Festival
44% growth in audience numbers with Ferve
Smart ticketing for book & writers festivals
Grow sales by 20% or get your ticketing for free.*
Trusted by leading literary festivals
The smarter way to ticket, schedule & grow your book or writers’ festival
ExploreYour festival celebrates ideas, stories, and connection and your ticketing should too.
Ferve makes it easy to sell passes, sessions, and workshops while keeping the experience seamless for audiences and effortless for organisers. Bundle sessions, manage multi-day passes, and track attendance across venues, all from one dashboard. With integrated marketing and reporting tools, you’ll grow attendance and deliver smoother and more inspiring events.
100%
Brisbane Writers Festival
100% growth post-pandemic, supported by seamless hybrid events
Built for the way writers festivals actually work
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Multi-day, multi-pass flexibility
Sell public, VIP, and industry passes that automatically track redemptions.
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Simplified workflows
Coordinate sessions and venues with real-time analytics.
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Session bundles made simple
Create flexible, build-your-own festival packages.
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Built-in streaming for hybrid events
DRM streaming keeps your festival accessible anywhere.
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Volunteer management
Assign roles, scan offline, manage entry anywhere.
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Audience-friendly booking
Intuitive guides to explore by author, theme, or session.
100+ features designed specifically for cinemas
Get StartedTicketing & Passes
Single tickets or multi ticket passes to suit any festival need.
Session Bundles
Bundle and package your sessions to suit your festival needs quickly and easily.
Multi-Venue Scheduling
Free & Paid Events
Host the event that works for you: If your event is free you don’t pay any per ticket fees.
Online Festival Guide
Audience-Friendly Booking
Intuitive audience – facing booking that is easy to follow and understand.
Hybrid & Streaming Events
Reach more people than ever before with hybrid live stream events. Fill out your venue and have people watching along at home, all from Ferve.
Onsite Access & Scanning
Volunteer approved scanning app available for iOS and Android allowing for lightning fast scanning both on and offline, realtime reporting and a manual check in function to keep your queues moving and your audience happy!
Volunteer & Staff Tools
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Reporting & Funding
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Marketing & CRM
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Security & Reliability
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Why writers festivals choose Ferve
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Tailored for Literary Programs
Handle passes, sessions, and workshops with the nuance your festival deserves.
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Audience Discovery Made Easy
Integrated guides and wishlisting tools help readers explore more events.
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Designed for Growth
95% of Ferve clients grow by 35%+ in their first year.
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Trusted by Major Festivals
Proven partnerships with leading literary events across Australia and beyond.
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Support That Understands Culture
A hands-on team with two decades of experience supporting arts and cultural events.
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Aegean Film & Literary Festival
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Brisbane Writers Festival
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Melbourne Writers Festival
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Blue Mountains Writers Festival
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Emerging Writers Festival
FAQs
Can Ferve manage both paid and free sessions?
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How long does setup take?
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Do you support workshops and small-group events?
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Can we stream live or on-demand sessions?
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Can authors or partners access ticket data?
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Is the system accessible for older audiences or volunteers?
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What support do we receive?
*New client offer applies to qualifying festivals with multi-session or multi-pass configurations and an active marketing program in their first year.