Festivals

Parrtjima is more than a light festival; it’s a celebration of Country
Some of the world’s oldest cultures merge with the latest digital technology to deliver a light festival in the heart…

How the visual arts are leading Perth Festival
Approached as a considered, curated component rather than as hastily-considered add-ons, Perth Festival offers a fresh model for the visual…

Exit Interview: Perth Festival’s Wendy Martin
As her fourth and final festival nears its end, Wendy Martin reflects frankly on her triumphs and challenges in the…

Review: Sunset, Perth Festival
The ramshackle rooms of a former home for elderly and destitute men become the site of a new dance work…

Review: Perth's Fringe World Festival
This year, Perth has once again been favoured by visits from a wide variety of artists, both local and visiting.

How an indie company is working to engage new audiences
Pairing with local businesses with an established customer base can help transform unengaged audiences into cabaret fans.

Art as a balm for the island state
In the wake of January’s devastating bushfires, Ten Days on the Island offers Tasmanians a chance to come together and…

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues postpones 30th anniversary celebrations until 2020
The festival has cancelled its 2019 iteration, pushing back its 30th anniversary until next year in order to develop new…

New contemporary dance festival marches into Sydney
Presented by the Independent Dance Alliance, March Dance will feature a range of public and industry programs.

Fringe World Congress to be held in Adelaide in 2020
Adelaide has been selected as the host city of the 2020 Fringe World Congress, which will be held to coincide…