* grandmas, grandads, nannas, pops, gruncles and great aunties Someone once told me that if they’d known grandchildren were going to be so much fun, they would have had them first! We well know that experiences shared by grandparents and grandchildren (and aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews) promote knowledge, exchange, and mutual learning. […]
I’m excited to be a part of this year’s Ten Days on the Island. I’ll be chatting with author Ailsa Piper, in the Hobart Town Hall on March 22. Last year, Ailsa released a book called For Life, which explores grief and our connection with the world around us. I’m really looking forward to an unhurried […]
Dear Friends, As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on a year that has been both challenging and transformative. This festive season, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you—our cherished friends and supporters. This has been a heavy year for many, and the idea of celebration […]
In today’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape, the role of artists and cultural leaders has never been more critical. As we navigate through times of crisis and uncertainty, artists help us find meaning, hope, and a sense of community. They provoke thought, inspire change, and challenge our assumptions, offering essential perspectives for a healthy, functioning society. […]
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I have been thinking about the creative process and the conversation that takes place between artist and audience or viewer, reader, listener as the case may be. In a performance this can feel like a more straightforward exchange with ideas, energy and emotion flowing back and forth between the performer(s) and the audience. But what […]
Hello everyone! I’m Caro Watson, the Head of Marketing and Brand for the Festival, and I’m thrilled to be stepping in for Marnie this week to write our blog. For the last few months I’ve been immersed in building the look and feel for Festival 2025 and I’d like to bring you behind-the-scenes for a […]
Every time I speak to Baroque violinist Julia Fredersdorff, I hear something that utterly captivates me. I feel like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole after willingly drinking the Kool-Aid. This is an artist who has been honing her craft since the age of six years, before embarking on a one-way journey to the other […]
Recently, I’ve been spending time with an incredible human called Hannah Moloney. Hannah is a permaculture educator, community worker, designer and best-selling author. She presents from Lutruwita/Tasmania on the ABC’s Gardening Australia. She is a time rebel as defined by Roman Krznaric in his book, The Good Ancestor. ‘Krznaric’s concept of the time rebel is […]