An intimate duet for actor and musician, this is a story about learning to live wherever we find ourselves. It’s about coexisting with those who are already here and finding a sense of belonging by understanding who we are and who we can become in a place. An Imaginary Life, the classic Australian novel by […]
The grand finale of Festival 2025. Be part of an extraordinary evening in Pataway/Burnie where Lucky Oceans and David Milroy will be joined by very special guests and much-loved locals Pete Cornelius, Hamish Houston, and Konrad Park. This unique concert promises to lift your spirits high and bring the North West community together in a […]
SWING is big, beautiful, joyous and free. It’s made for adults (and everyone else) to regain their childhood selves through a celebration of play. It’s a giant, yellow swing – a beautifully engineered steel structure, nine metres tall. No matter who you are, you are going to want to ride it! Helpers assist you onto […]
Bring the whole family to experience a thrilling and transformative journey with Slipstream Circus! Be inspired by their world of community, trust, and mutual support through daring circus performances. With high-flying acrobatics, balancing acts, and breathtaking stunts, We Care reflects the depth of care and camaraderie that defines the circus world. Performers rely on one […]
A stroll along Bellerive Boardwalk will become a whole new experience during the Festival. You’ll be stopped in your tracks by the sheer scale and magic of Taniwha Time Machine, a huge, vibrant, interactive installation by Aotearoa New Zealand artists, the Dreamgirls Art Collective. You won’t be able to resist the fun of stepping through […]
When the Fog Clears at the Watershed Franklin is a journey through the mesmerising mists of the Huon Valley. Each day, the fog performs a seductive dance, gently obscuring and revealing contours of the fertile land and waters. This exhibit, featuring six artists from Lutruwita/Tasmania, delves into the region’s iconic air through diverse mediums including […]
SA/MOA by Lila Meleisea is the culmination and first expression of a 3-year project exploring Samoan indigenous knowledge systems, environmental care and creative practices, produced by Performing Lines Tasmania. During Ten Days on the Island, Moonah Arts Centre will have the honour of housing SA/MOA, welcoming traditional makers, knowledge holders, musicians and contemporary artists travelling […]
The world of trees is the inspiration for this captivating exhibition by award-winning Tasmanian textile artist, Cindy Watkins. Using silk and cotton as her paint and the sewing machine as her brush, Cindy evokes the beauty and majesty of these sentinel beings of the Lutruwita/Tasmanian forests. As you marvel at the intricacies of Cindy’s remarkable […]
Caleb’s love letter to the place he calls home will shine bright in Pataway/Burnie during the Festival. Caleb Nichols-Mansell is an exciting young Palawa multi-media artist based in Pataway/Burnie. We invited Caleb to dream into new territory as an artist and he has visualised a three-part series of large-scale outdoor public artworks for the place […]
Bending Branches is an installation created by members of the Karadi Men’s Shed, reflecting themes of home, family, Country and community. This work shares the stories of these men’s lives, growing up on the islands of Lutruwita (Tasmania). Drawing inspiration from the diverse landscapes of their homeland, the installation incorporates materials gathered from across the […]