We want everyone to be able to enjoy a day out at the Women’s Prize LIVE festival on 13th June 2024, to experience the most engaging conversations and enjoy the most captivating books in the most beautiful location. And we know how hard things are for many people on low incomes in the UK right now.

That’s why  we’ve made 20 spaces available 100% free to anyone in receipt of the following:

  • Universal Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance

You can apply for a subsidised ticket by completing the form below by Friday 10th May, and will be notified if you have been allocated a ticket by Friday 17th May. Please note: places are limited and your free ticket is not confirmed unless you receive a confirmation email.

If you cannot share any supporting documents for whatever reason, please make a note on the form, and share what you can about the barrier/s to attending events that you’re experiencing , e.g. using food banks, using warm banks or community support, homeless or in a precarious housing situation, or something else.

We hope this will allow even more people to experience Women’s Prize LIVE as the ultimate day festival for readers and writers, showcasing the very best female talent within and related to the world of books.

The deadline has now passed and no more applications can be considered. Thank you for your interest.

If you have ticked option 1 – in receipt of state benefits – please email your supporting documents to info@womensprize.com with the subject heading: FREE TICKET – WP LIVE by Friday 10th May 2024. Please see below for more information on supporting documents.

Supporting documentation

Please email info@womensprize.com with the subject heading: FREE TICKET – WP LIVE to share your supporting document/s relating to low income to show eligibility for this offer:

  • Universal Credit – show your Universal Credit statement
  • Working Tax Credit – HMRC letter confirming Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit – HMRC letter confirming Child Tax Credit
  • Employment and Support Allowance – DWP letter of confirmation
  • Income Support – DWP letter of confirmation
  • Jobseekers Allowance – DWP letter of confirmation

There is more information on how to obtain a proof of benefit letter here