The three shows we’re announcing this week are all pretty special. Individually they capture a characteristic of the 2023 festival, and together they speak to the diversity of the program to come. It’s always a thrilling moment for a festival when the first shows go on sale – it’s like sending up a bright flare […]
One of the world’s most celebrated and influential string quartets is heading to lutruwita Tasmania in a major musical coup for Ten Days on the Island 2023. Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet will perform in nipaluna Hobart during the Ten Days Festival in March, as part of their Five Decades Tour to celebrate the group’s 50th […]
We have six fantastic opportunities to work with the Ten Days team, with roles open in our Programming, Ticketing and Production departments. If you’d like to work in a fun, fast-paced environment, we’d love to have your involvement in our 2023 Festival! See all the details on our website and apply now! MORE INFO
Ten Days on the Island is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team. Reporting to the CEO the Finance Manager is responsible for the financial operations of Tasmania’s statewide biennial arts festival, including financial modelling, planning, reporting and general business management and, with the CEO ensuring legislative compliance, government and Board reporting. Based in pataway/Burnie on the […]
The Program Manager will play a key role in producing and managing the delivery of the Ten Days on the Island program for 2023, as determined by the Artistic Director, Executive Producer and Head of Programming Operations. The Program Manager will support the Head of Programming Operations to develop and manage relationships with artists, venues, […]
Optimism is our instinct to inhale while suffocating. Our need to declare what “needs to be” in the face of what is. Optimism is not uncool; it is rebellious and daring and vital. Musing on themes floating in the zeitgeist as we begin designing the 2023 Festival, the above quote from filmmaker Guillermo del Toro […]
Here at Ten Days on the Island we celebrate the inspiration, creativity, innate strength and unique voices of women artists and makers who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of our Tasmanian community. We celebrate those ‘belligerent optimists’ (as RBG called herself) who see, and strive for, the possibility of changing our troubled world for the […]
The next Ten Days on the Island Festival is in March 2023. As lutruwita/Tasmania’s premier state-wide arts Festival, we need clever and capable people to deliver and share our program with audiences across the state. We’re looking to appoint two senior leadership roles including the Head of Programming Operations and the Head of Partnerships and Marketing. If you […]
We are excited to be able to announce Sally Richardson has been appointed Executive Producer of Ten Days on the Island. Lindy Hume AM, Artistic Director, Ten Days on the Island stated, “I am thrilled to be working alongside the brilliant Sally Richardson as we bring the 2023 Festival to life. Sally is a creative […]
Ten Days on the Island is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to join the team. The Executive Producer works with the Artistic Director to collaborate with artists, arts companies, producers, presenters and venues to select, commission and curate a program of creative projects which align with the vision and objectives of the Festival. Reporting to the Artistic […]
Craig Perkins, Chair, has announced the appointment of Vernon Guest as the new CEO of Ten Days on the Island. “Following an extensive international recruitment process, the Board of Ten Days on the Island is delighted that Vernon, who has acquitted himself so admirably over the past four years as Executive Producer, is ready to […]
Ten Days on the Island notes with sadness the passing of Annie Greig, a generous creative spirit. The contribution of Tasdance to our festivals has been immense and we acknowledge Annie’s leadership for this partnership over many years and, more recently, her support as a donor. We send our deep sympathy and warm love to […]