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Perth Festival

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6488 2000

Address: M418, 3 Crawley Avenue, Crawley 6009 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.perthfestival.com.au

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25.01.2022 Your next movie night is sorted! Two of our Lotterywest Film Festival 2019 faves are now on SBS On Demand! Stream the mystery/ thriller Burning and the stunning drama Cold War this weekend.

25.01.2022 Bilya.River. Check out this beautiful artwork by Noongar artist Laura Farmer that perfectly captures the life of Bilya that flows through Perth Festival 2021. Read more about Bilya on our blog.

25.01.2022 "For me this is very much a healing offer and pays homage to that generation that still suffers today from feeling language loss." Check out this insightful piece from ABC News with Kylie Bracknell - Kaarljilba Kaardn on the incredible, 'Fist of Fury Noongar Daa' coming to Perth Festival 2021!

24.01.2022 Learn about our shared history this National Reconciliation Week. Check out these must-see films from our past programs that highlight some of the most important stories and performances from Indigenous Australians. #NRW2021 Reconciliation Australia #MoreThanAWord

24.01.2022 Sometimes, knowing exactly how a movie ends is just what you need! We caught up with our film programmer Tom to find out the 6 films he can never get enough of. *adds to watchlist*

24.01.2022 All we can say is bring the tissues! See Anthony Hopkins give the performance of his career in 'The Father' at Lotterywest Films this week.

24.01.2022 GIVEAWAY TIME! Dreaming of an Italian getaway? Weve got the next best thing. Win one of 5 double passes to see the heartwarming film, Made in Italy, starring Liam Neeson. To enter, tag your date and tell us your favourite Italian meal! T&Cs | Winners will be picked at random and contacted via dm on Mon 10 Aug. Passes can be redeemed at Windsor Cinema only to any session apart from Saturday after 6pm and in conjunction with any other offers.

24.01.2022 Weekend plans? Head to PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts this Saturday for the Hatched 2020 Artist Floor Talk to hear from Curatorial Fellow, Miranda Johnson and three incredible Hatched artists. Free event. Registrations required.

23.01.2022 Giveaway time! Cinemas are back and to celebrate weve got 5 double passes to the 2019 Festival de Cannes Winner, It Must Be Heaven thanks to Potential Films and Palestinian Film Festival Australia. To enter, tag your date and tell us one thing you missed the most about going to the cinema. Winners will be chosen at random and contacted via DM on Fri 10 July.

23.01.2022 We're very excited to share with you our Festival 2021 theme, Bilya. 'Bilya. River. Nestled into boodjar, mother earth.' Bilya is a network of cords going from one place to another, bringing life, giving water, feeding the land.' Roma Yibiyung Winmar and Kylie Bracknell [Kaarljilba Kaardn]... NAIDOC week is the perfect time to celebrate our connection to this place, our river, our stories. #alwayswasalwayswillbe Read more about Bilya and Perth Festival 2021 with words from our Artistic Director Iain Grandage, Roma Yibiyung Winmar and Kylie Bracknell [Kaarljilba Kaardn]. http://perthfe.st/bilya

23.01.2022 Listen in! Enjoy this wonderful chat with one of our longest running volunteers on ArtsHub's podcast. Anita talks about joys of experiencing Place des Anges in 2012, the power of volunteering and the value of the arts!

22.01.2022 Were looking for young cinephiles between the ages of 16 26 to join our Good Film Club! If youre passionate about film and love a good chat then this is for you. Members will experience the full 2021 Lotterywest Festival Films program at UWA Somerville by attending each films opening night as a group, discuss their experiences and act as ambassadors for the program. Applications are now open! http://perthfe.st/goodfilmclub

22.01.2022 Amazing news! We were so proud to have 'Awavena' as part of our 2020 Festival with Art Gallery of Western Australia. Huge congrats to Lynette Wallworth and the creative team. I am so grateful that that message and this story has been heard, and for all of those who gave everything to make this project happen..

22.01.2022 Work with us! Were looking for a detailed and driven Campaign Coordinator to join our marketing team for the 2021 Festival. If this sounds like you then head to our website and apply now. https://perthfe.st/campaigncoordinator

21.01.2022 Journey through all the emotions at Lotterywest Films. Your favourite outdoor cinema is back! We're bringing you 17 weeks of brilliant international films under the stars at Lotterywest Films. Explore now! https://perthfe.st/36LEV3U

21.01.2022 See the gripping revenge thriller, 'High Ground' next week at Lotterywest Films. Set in the vast wilderness of Arnhem Land this visually stunning, tense action thriller is not to be missed! Screening 4 10 Dec http://perthfe.st/highground

21.01.2022 A regular at Lotterywest Films? Visiting for the first time? Either way this quick read guide is just what you need! Check it out and we'll see you there.

21.01.2022 HEADS UP! It's silly season and a very busy few weeks at Lotterywest Films. To avoid disappointment we recommend pre booking or arriving early. Limited door spots available for voucher holders and patrons.

21.01.2022 Consider yourself a writer? EOIs are now open for our Arts Writing Group! You could take part in a series of workshops about arts writing, attend Festival events and have your work published in the local arts publication, Semaphore. Apply online.

21.01.2022 Work with us! Were looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our 2021 team. If youve got experience in media, publicity and communications then we want to hear from you. Applications close midnight 25 Aug. https://perthfe.st/communicationscoordinator

21.01.2022 Need a fun weekend activity? PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts famous Hatched: National Graduate Show 2020 exhibition is now open! We highly recommend paying a visit.

20.01.2022 Everyone's fave, Mads Mikklesen gives a stunning performance in 'Another Round' coming to Lotterywest Films next week. This film took home four awards including the top prize at the European Film Awards , and we're not suprised. Dont miss it! Screening 28 Dec 3 Jan http://perthfe.st/anotherround Book ahead!

20.01.2022 Thrilling and powerful! We're kicking off Lotterywest Films with The Furnace, the WA film that took Venice Film Festival by storm! See this unlikely hero's tale under the stars next week. Tickets https://www.perthfestival.com.au/events/the-furnace/

19.01.2022 The incredible contemporary opera Speechless from our 2019 Festival has taken out Work of the Year at the Art Music Awards! "Its more about how can we respond in a meaningful way to some of the biggest human rights issues Australia has faced in recent years." Huge congrats to Cat Hope and the creative team. Tura New Music

19.01.2022 Congrats to our friends WA Museum Boola Bardip on a brilliant opening weekend! We worked with them on a special project showcasing the amazing Museum and some of WA’s best talent. Check out this piece, ‘The Wild Geese (After Catalpa)’ composed by our very own Artistic Director Iain Grandage and performed by Perth Symphony Orchestra in the stunning Hackett Hall.

19.01.2022 The moment weve all been waiting for is almost here our fave cinemas are reopening on 2 July! Head to Palace Cinemas and Luna Palace Cinemas to see some of our 2020 Festival faves including the Finnish dramedy that we never got a chance to share with you, Master Cheng.

18.01.2022 In the mood for a good conversation? Join author Bri Lees online bookclub this Thursday as she chats with our Lit & Ideas 2020 guest, Pakistani journalist Sanam Maher on her book, A Woman Like Her. Sign up via the link (for free)!

18.01.2022 Happy holidays folks! Rest up, cause Festival season is coming we can't wait!

16.01.2022 This is no time to wait, hesitate or procrastinate! Tickets are on sale now. https://perthfe.st/whatson

16.01.2022 Congrats to Wiradjuri author and guest at our 2020 Lit & Ideas weekend, Tara June Winch for winning the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award for her outstanding novel The Yield.

16.01.2022 Yep, were excited! Melbourne International Film Festivals amazing program is available to stream for the first time ever. Check it out and plan your movie night.

16.01.2022 Indigenous lives matter. Black lives matter.

15.01.2022 If you missed the heart-rending film 'Sun Children' at Lotterywest Films then you're in luck! See it this Friday 21 May as part of the Iranian Film Festival Australia (IFFA) at Luna Palace Cinemas. https://perthfe.st/3hvhaVP

15.01.2022 Add this to your watchlist! Experience this extraordinary tale told by one of Australias living treasures, Uncle Jack Charles. Based on his life and spoken in his own words. Arts Centre Melbourne are streaming the full performance from Fri 10 July.

14.01.2022 'Art practice here is really rich and vibrant and this was an opportunity to showcase just a sliver of that diversity.' Read this fabulous article on our incredible visual arts program for 2021!

13.01.2022 This is the kind of impact you can have on young lives in WA. Our Creative Learning and Engagement programs give young people access to meaningful artistic experiences and play a huge role in the wellbeing of our local community. Find out how you can support us to keep bringing experiences like these to our community. https://perthfe.st/makeadifference

13.01.2022 Highway to Hell has been confirmed as one of the best events in Australia! Are we surprised? Nope! Were thrilled that our massive 2020 finale is a National Finalist in the Best Cultural, Arts or Music Event at the 2020 Australian Event Awards. Thanks to everyone involved and you, our amazing audience for making this day a huge success! Read more http://perthfe.st/highwaytohelleventawards

13.01.2022 The incredible contemporary opera 'Speechless' from our 2019 Festival has taken out Work of the Year at the Art Music Awards! "It’s more about how can we respond in a meaningful way to some of the biggest human rights issues Australia has faced in recent years." Huge congrats to Cat Hope and the creative team. Tura New Music

13.01.2022 Huge congrats to all the nominees for this years' Performing Arts WA Awards! We're very excited to see some brilliant shows from our 2020 Festival up for nomination including 'Hecate' Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, 'Hofesh in Yard' STRUT Dance and 'Bran Nue Dae' West Australian Opera.

12.01.2022 Next Monday marks the start of Danjoo Koorliny Social Impact Festival! Our Artistic Director Iain Grandage will join some of our Noongar Advisory Circle members, Dr Richard Walley OAM and Carol Innes for the Meeka Moorart Full Moon Celebration. Bring a camp chair and settle in for an evening of Aboriginal-led cultural experiences. Register online!

12.01.2022 Looking forward to Festival season? So are we! Our Lotterywest Films packs and gift certificates are now available. Get in early and treat yourself, or someone else.

11.01.2022 Our Creative Learning and Engagement program gives young people the chance to engage in our Festival as active participants, thinkers and artists. Your donation will ensure they continue to get access to meaningful artistic experiences. Want to make an impact? http://perthfe.st/makeadifference

11.01.2022 This incredible workshop with Bangarra Dance Theatre is just one of many engaging artistic experiences we offer every year. Its through your support that we can continue to bring experiences like these to our community and ensure everyone can access these unique opportunities. Your donation however big or small will make a difference. Read more about our Creative Learning and Engagement programs and donate on our website. https://perthfe.st/makeadifference

11.01.2022 Get a taste of Darwin Festival wherever you are! Wake up to the sounds of, Eric Avery, as he brings you Morning Music. Or, get your daily dose of dance with GIF of Dance and a new routine will be sent straight to your mobile. Check out their online program.

11.01.2022 How would you describe an artwork? Hear from artists Tony Sarre and Mayma Awaida on their audio work for Perth Festival 2021 'Rethinking the Image', and how audio description can be its own creative form. Head to the artist talk this Saturday 2pm at ART ON THE MOVE. Listen to the work here http://perthfe.st/rethinkingtheimage

11.01.2022 Every year we work closely with our partner schools to bring meaningful artistic experiences to young people. We caught up with aspiring actor Socrates from Edmund Rice Centre WA to find out more about his time with us in 2020. Check it out!

11.01.2022 EOIs closing soon! Were looking for 10 young people (aged 18 26) to become our inaugural Youth Advisory Council. You dont need to be an artist, you just need to love the arts! Applications close Mon 17 Aug. Apply online.

11.01.2022 We're so excited to have three amazing people from Perth Festival listed as finalists in the WA Day Festival Western Australian of the Year Awards! Congratulations to our amazing Artistic Director, Iain Grandage, our brilliant Executive Director, Nathan Bennett and our wonderful Artistic Associate Kylie Bracknell - Kaarljilba Kaardn. Huge congrats to all the finalists! https://www.celebratewa.com.au/western-australian-of-the-y/

10.01.2022 Important words from our Literature & Ideas curator, Sisonke Msimang for Melbourne Writers Festival. "If you want to write stories, first you must live. If you want to live you must pay attention." Check out Melbourne Writers Festival online events happening til 16 Aug.

09.01.2022 Take the leap and join our community of Festival lovers! Our Friends get all the benefits. Were talking priority booking, discounted tickets and so much more. Become a Friend of the Festival today!

09.01.2022 Announcement! We're a bit excited so we've released our first film of the season a little early. Kicking off Lotterywest Films is the highly anticipated WA Western, 'The Furnace'. This thrilling story set in the beautiful desert landscapes of WA is not to missed. Screening 30 Nov 6 Dec. Tickets on sale now! https://perthfe.st/thefurnace

09.01.2022 This Danish dramedy has swept up four big wins at the European Film Awards! Don't miss this fabulous film starring Mads Mikkelsen at our stunning outdoor cinema, Lotterywest Films over the holidays from 28 Dec.

08.01.2022 Want some valuable tips on how to succeed as an author? Check out this conversation with Natasha Lester - Author and Holden Sheppard that was recorded at our 2020 Lit & Ideas weekend workshop with Fremantle Press. Listen here https://buff.ly/2ZABx9w.

08.01.2022 Were on the hunt for two people to join our amazing Development team! If youre into philanthropy or partnership management then we want to hear from you. Applications close early July.

08.01.2022 Got plans this Friday? Celebrate good art and good times at Night School, the official closing party of the Hatched National Graduate Show at PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. Free event. Find out more info on their website. https://pica.org.au/show/night-school/

08.01.2022 Didnt get enough of NGAIIRE at our 2020 Festival? Watch this musical force of nature perform live online for a one off concert at Riverside Theatres this Sunday 21 June! Tickets are Pay What Your Can see info in the link.

07.01.2022 Yep, its true! Perth Festival 2021 is happening and we cant wait to share another summer with you. Were bringing you a big Festival vibe with a WA focus. Stay tuned, more exciting updates coming soon.

06.01.2022 Were looking for 10 people aged 18 26 to become our inaugural Youth Advisory Council. The YAC will advise on youth related issues for 2021, participate in program development and produce a project. You dont need to be an artist, you just need to love the arts! Apply online.

06.01.2022 Paid opportunities for our community! We celebrate diversity and difference and above all the Whadjuk Noongar people upon whose lands we live and work. Applications are open for two paid traineeships for our community. This opportunity is for applicants from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background and / or applicants with disability. The traineeships are focused on ensuring valuable learning experiences are acquired through exposure to practical workplace examples. Head to our website for more info and to apply! https://perthfe.st/traineeships

06.01.2022 Need a good laugh? Journey through the stunning French countryside in the irresistible French comedy, 'Antoinette in the Cévennes' coming to Lotterywest Films next week! Screening 21 24 Dec & 26 27 Dec https://perthfe.st/antoinette

05.01.2022 Applications close soon for Performing Lines WAs Culturally Diverse Artist Residency. Get up-skilled in artistic processes, meet industry leaders and explore your own ideas in a supportive environment. Each participant will be paid $1,000 to attend the residency. Applications close 11pm, 26 June. Get on it!

04.01.2022 We're bringing you a totally unique cinematic experience! Yep, we're taking the Bruce Lee Kung Fu classic and dubbing it in Noongar. Why Bruce Lee? Read our blog to find out the origin story of this exciting project.

04.01.2022 Essential viewing! If you havent seen this film yet then nows the time. Watch one of our most popular films from 2020, In My Blood It Runs documentary this Sun 5 July on ABC iview.

04.01.2022 ‘There is a willingness to change but people don’t know where to start.’ A brilliant article from our Disability Access and Inclusion Committee member Morwenna Collett.

03.01.2022 We're looking for a detail-oriented administrator to join our dedicated Development team as a full-time Philanthropy Coordinator. If this sounds like you, apply now!

03.01.2022 We're looking for young cinephiles between the ages of 16 26 to join our Good Film Club! If you're passionate about film and love a good chat then this is for you. Members will experience the full 2021 Lotterywest Festival Films program at UWA Somerville by attending each film’s opening night as a group, discuss their experiences and act as ambassadors for the program. Applications are now open! http://perthfe.st/goodfilmclub

02.01.2022 The beach and a good book what more do you need? Our Literature & Ideas curator Sisonke has got you sorted with her top 5 picks of the year. Get reading!

01.01.2022 Happy New Year folks! We can't wait to celebrate with you at Perth Festival 2021. See you soon!

01.01.2022 Listen in! Enjoy this wonderful chat with one of our longest running volunteers on ArtsHubs podcast. Anita talks about joys of experiencing Place des Anges in 2012, the power of volunteering and the value of the arts!