Festivals

Fears festival director will take the money and run
The Peats Ridge Festival director Matt Grant is said to have left Australia, leaving creditors owed over $1 million.

International festival celebrates Ugandan theatre
In an attempt to revive Ugandan theatre, the first international theatre festival recently took off at Uganda’s National Theatre.

Harare International Arts festival to support local artist
The Harare International Arts festival has selected 25 local artists to take part in the upcoming event.

Istanbul Film Festival launches program
The 32nd Istanbul Film Festival recently announced its program, which features over 200 films across 20 categories.

Biggest ever Perth Festival draws to a close
For the last three weeks Perth has showcased some of the world’s best artists and acts in music, theatre, art,…

Laneway Festival to hit USA
The St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is adding a North American city to the 2013 circuit.

Byron Bay Film Festival opens apertures
Open your aperture, they say, to more than 200 films and 50 sessions plus premieres, panels and parties over the…

Creative Leaders launch Backyard Cinema Film Festival
Regional Victoria’s emerging creative leaders are on their way to success and they’re taking Victoria’s young filmmakers with them.

Applications open for Art in Festivals program
Applications are open for the Australia Council's SITUATE Art in Festival initiative.

Bleach* Festival: Hip Hop Party
Australian hip-hop performers Seven, Diafrix and Urthboy were in fine form at this Gold Coast music festival.