Festivals
Deaf community welcomed to WOMAD festival
New Zealand’s WOMAD festival is increasing its accessibility by providing sign language interpreters for the deaf at its upcoming events.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2013 launches
Melbourne’s massive comedy festival promises lots of laughs not just in the southern city but around the country.
Redgum to play at Gum Ball Festival 2013
Australian folk band 'Redgum' has been added to the line-up of artists for this year's Gum Ball Festival.
National Folk Festival releases 2013 program
The 2013 National Folk Festival will feature artists from around the globe.
Byron Bay Film Festival's opening film takes a stand
BBFF’s opening night film ties in with initiative to help stop violence against women.
St Kilda Film Festival celebrates 30 years
The St Kilda Film Festival is Australia’s longest-running short film festival and 2013 marks its 30th anniversary.
Melbourne’s newest festival is ready to go
Melbourne’s newest festival, The True North Festival, is ready to go.
Jafar Pahani’s new film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival
Jafar Pahani’s ‘Closed Curtain’ will make its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, while the director remains under house arrest…
Cape Town jazz festival line-up announced
A full line-up for the Cape Town jazz festival has been announced, and includes Grammy-Award winner Jill Scott.
Uganda to chair the first ever East African Arts and Culture festival
Uganda has been selected to chair the first ever East African Arts and Culture festival, taking place this month in…